课程信息

This course is an introductory examination of the fundamental concepts of property law and the different types of property interests recognized by Anglo-Canadian law. Topics include the historical evolution of property concepts; the basic concepts of possession, ownership, and title to property; estates and other interests in land, such as joint and concurrent ownership, easements, covenants, licenses, mortgages, future interests, and perpetuities; the landlord and tenant relationship; the land title system of registration of title to land, waters and natural resources, including rights of way, subsurface and air space rights, etc., the social constraints upon property use and disposition; and aboriginal title, treaty rights, land claims agreements and specific legislation re the personal and real property rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada. Many of these topics may resurface in your 2nd & 3rd year courses.