RPD 100. Land Use and Zoning: Core Principles and Practical Applications. 1-2 Credit Hours.
This course will focus on core aspects of land use and zoning law. The professor will refer to multiple practical examples of land use projects throughout the semester to assist with course instruction.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 134. Real Property and Government. 2 Credit Hours.
This course explores how government creates, regulates, and influences private ownership and use of real property.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 178. Mortgage Law. 2 Credit Hours.
This course examines the use of mortgage substitutes, installment land contracts, rights and duties of parties prior to foreclosure transfer of the mortgagor’s and the mortgagee’s interests and theories of title.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 257. Construction Law. 3 Credit Hours.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 647. Introduction to ARGUS. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 648. ARGUS II. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 801. Real Property Independent Study. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: IND.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 823. Real Property Internship. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 900. Basic Real Estate Tax. 2 Credit Hours.
This course covers the federal income tax consequences of various real property related transactions.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 901. Planning and Zoning. 2 Credit Hours.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 902. Real Estate Market Research and Analysis. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 903. The Development Process from the Developer's Perspective. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 904. Land Securities and Finance. 2 Credit Hours.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 919. Construction Projects: Emerging Commercial Issues and Legal Considerations. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 920. Hospitality. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 921. Negotiation Skills. 1 Credit Hour.
This course provides an introduction to negotiation skills for real estate lawyers through in-class simulations and through the study of negotiation theory.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 923. Introduction to Real Estate Development. 2-3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the key elements of a real estate and land development project. It includes the history of project development, present challenges in the real estate development arena, land investigation, market, financial and construction analysis, commercial development and rental housing. These aspects are examined both in theory and with respect to actual development projects. Students participate in site visits within the area and examine case studies of significant projects in other areas of the country and overseas. Guest lecturers cover many topics, including financial analysis of real estate transactions. J.D. candidates, architecture students, engineering students and business students may also register for this course with advance permission.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
RPD 924. Real Estate Documents Workshop. 2 Credit Hours.
This is a one-semester course in which you will develop skills in drafting legal documents for real estate transactions.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 925. Re Doc W/S II. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 926. Problem-Solving in Real Property Development. 2 Credit Hours.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 927. Selected Topics in Real Estate Development. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 931. Real Estate Market Analysis II. 1-2 Credit Hours.
The Real Estate Marketing Analysis II course is a pragmatic, practical, and comprehensive course structured to give students an even more in depth look at the information and tools needed to develop, analyze and market real estate projects.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 932. Basic Condos, Coops, and Planned Unit Development. 2 Credit Hours.
This course examines the legal foundations, structuring, and governance of condominiums, homeowners’ associations, residential communities and mixed use projects.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 934. Financial Analysis of Real Estate Transactions. 1 Credit Hour.
This course involves structuring the relationship between the developer or promoter and the investor.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 935. Developing Affordable Housing: An Overview of Real Estate, Regulatory, and Policy Considerations. 1 Credit Hour.
An Overview of Real Estate, Regulatory, and Policy Considerations. This course provides an overview of issues to consider in affordable housing development: the most important areas of applicable laws and regulations on affordable housing; the sources of financing and the role of public/private partnerships and non- profit/ for-profit developers’ joint ventures; and the emerging trends in affordable housing development within urban communities.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 945. Affordable Housing II and Practicum. 2 Credit Hours.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Affordable Housing.
Components: PRA.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 952. Wetlands Regulation and Permitting. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
RPD 953. Real Estate Transactions. 2 Credit Hours.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of how real property is purchased, sold and financed. The subject matter tracks the steps in a typical residential transaction: listing agreements, purchase and sale agreements, abstracting, title insurance, closing and financing documents, and closing statements. Topics such as abstracts of title and title insurance, real estate brokerage questions, mortgages, conveyancing documents, legal descriptions, and survey issues are also covered. Ethical issues are discussed throughout the subject matter.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 956. Securitization of Real Estate. 1 Credit Hour.
This course deals with the financial aspects of these transactions: how originators, issuers, credit rating agencies, and buyers of real estate securities negotiate and transact deals.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 961. Commercial Real Estate Leasing. 2 Credit Hours.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 963. Distressed Property Workouts. 2 Credit Hours.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 965. Real Estate Project Development. 2 Credit Hours.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
RPD 966. Advanced Condos, Coops, and Planned Development. 1-2 Credit Hours.
This course continues with detailed examination of the techniques, legal foundations, and problems of close-in living in modern housing developments.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
RPD 967. Drafting, Design, and Construction Documents. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
RPD 969. Law of Green Buildings. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
RPD 971. Environmental Regulation of Real Property. 1 Credit Hour.
A myriad of federal, state and local laws designed to protect and enhance the environment have an impact on land use and development. Laws protecting wetlands, endangered species and their habitats, agricultural land, floodplains, water and air quality, and noise impacts are among the issues discussed in this survey course.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
RPD 975. Title Insurance. 1 Credit Hour.
Requisite: Must have a Plan of Real Property Development LL.M or permission from Real Property Development LLM Director.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
