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Principles of Property Law
Last Updated Date:   1 July 2026


8 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course will impart to students the basic principles of law and equity in the law of property, with particular reference to land. It will explore the meaning of ownership of land viz the doctrine of estates, past and present interests and co-ownership of land. The manner in which land can be dealt with both at law and in equity, eg. transfer, leases, mortgages, licences, easements and restrictive covenants will be considered. It will also examine issues with respect to registered titles (including strata titles) to land as well as the system of caveats for the protection of unregistered interests in land

Course Convenor: Emeritus Prof Teo Keang Sood

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LCJ5014

Contact Hours: Two 3 hour seminars per week

Workload: 6 hours

Mode of Assessment: Class Performance -20% and Final Exam - 80% (sit-down closed-book format; students are restricted to the following limits on physical notes that can be brought into the exam venue for reference: Up to five double-sided A4 pages (or up to 10 single-sided A4 pages), for other details see “Policy on Participation and Assessment” uploaded on Canvas; no other materials are allowed).

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: Year 1 Law Compulsory modules: LCJ5003 Law of Contract; LCJ5004 Law of Torts; LCJ5001 Criminal Law; LCJ5016 Legal Analysis, Research & Communication; LCJ5025 Singapore Law In Context; LCJ5002 Introduction to Legal Theory

Examination Date: Friday, 27 November 2026 (AM)

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