DROI2222-3 : Notions of property law

Study Programmes 2015-2016

DROI2222-3

Notions of property law

Duration :

15h Th

Number of credits :

Master in architecture and engineering (120 ECTS)		2

Lecturer :

Pascale Lecocq

Substitute(s) :

Sophie Boufflette

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

The class begins with an introduction whose purpose is to set the matter of property and real rights within the Belgian legal system. Then, from the basic distinction of things and rights into chattels and real estates and from the fundamental notions of possession and detention, the subjects of property, co-ownership, usufruct, easements, surface right and emphyteusis are succinctly addressed. During the course, the notion of real estate is especially pointed out.

Learning outcomes of the course :

The aim of the class is to provide the students with a few notions in real estate and ¿main¿ real rights in a civil law approach. Priority is given to issues arising from actual practice.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

None.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Eight evening lessons of 2 hours, during the second semester.