This course examines how the principles of property law come to be applied and modified in the context of housing, focusing primarily on residential tenancies. The course will be of no less relevance to those advising landlords than to those advising tenants. The course examines the legislation and case law governing relationships within housing types -residential tenancies, strata title, residential parks, retirement villages and boarding houses. There will be an in-depth examination of the phenomenon of alternative dispute resolution, focusing on practice in housing tribunals. Students will be required to attend the Tribunal, and write a brief report about the matters they have witnessed. Students will write an essay on a subject of their choice. The final examination takes the form of a report on possible advice to clients. Finally, the course will examine broader policy questions concerning the built environment, homelessness and housing affordability.

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