Module Details

Module Code: LAWS H2313
Module Title: Principles of Property Law
Title: Principles of Property Law
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Eimear Lane
Domains:  
Module Description: The overall aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic principles of property and succession law applicable in Ireland today which will be of assistance to them in the workplace or in the pursuit of further study options.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and explain the various legal, equitable and statutory rights an individual may have or acquire in or over land.
LO2 Demonstrate working knowledge of the basic principles of testate and intestate succession in Ireland.
LO3 Employ knowledge and understanding in solving relevant problems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Foundational Concepts (5%)
• The Meaning of Property • Distinction between Ownership and Possession
Types of Ownership (50%)
• Meaning of an Interest in Land • Basic distinction between legal and equitable interests Possessory Interests • Freehold o Fee Simple o Life Estate – effect of Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 • Leasehold o Relationship of Landlord and Tenant o Contractual basis of relationship under Deasy’s Act 1860 o Distinction between lease and licence o Right to a New Tenancy - Residential Non-Possessory Interests • Easements o Essential Features of an Easement o Examples of Common Easements • Freehold Covenants.
Co-ownership (10%)
• Basic distinctions between Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common
Systems of Land Registration (10%)
Role of Property Registration Authority. E conveyancing. Registered and Unregistered Land
Adverse Possession (10%)
• Meaning of Adverse Possession. • Basic requirements for Adverse Possession. • Statute of Limitations 1957
Succession Law (15%)
• The Succession Act, 1965 (as amended by the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010) • Testate Succession o Wills – requirements for a valid will. o Operation of wills o Construction of wills o Rights of the spouse/civil partner and children • Intestate Succession
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class exam testing knowledge base across syllabus content
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Problem Based scenario
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 0.75 0.75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.75
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J.C.W. Wylie. (2020), Irish Land Law, 6th. 27, Bloomsbury Professional, UK, p.1664, [ISBN: 9781526513472].
  • Dr Albert Keating. (2015), !!!Book Not Found, 1st. Clarus Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 978-1-905536-].
  • De Londras. (2011), Principles of Irish Property Law, 2nd Ed. Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-9].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Lexis Nexis (LNB) Legal Database (available through the IT Carlow Library portal) – provides access to various UK & Irish Cases (All England Law Reports, The Irish Reports etc) and UK Law Journals together with International Legal Information..
  • LexisLibrary Irish Property - http://www.library.itcarlow.ie/record=b1 030850~S0 – provides online access to the main Irish texts on property law, conveyancing and succession law..
  • Westlaw.ie (available through IT Carlow Library portal) – provides access to various Irish case law reports such as ILRM and ILTR dating back to 1867 and journals including the Conveyancing and Property Law Journal and Irish Law Times.
  • Justis.ie - (available through IT Carlow Library portal) - provides extensive access to The Irish Reports and Irish Digests.
  • Extensive collection of hard copy resources in the IT Carlow LRC such as the Irish Reports, the Irish Law Reports Monthly and various UK case reports together with relevant journals such as the Irish Law Times which provide crucial updates and critic.
Other Resources
  • www.landdirect.ie, website of the Property Registration Authority.
  • www.courts.ie, for unreported cases of the Superior Courts 2002-present.
  • www.baillii.org/ie/legis and www.ucc.ie/law/irlii/criminallc.htm, for free access to law updates and leading Irish cases.
  • www.lawreform.ie, for all the latest reports and consultation papers published by the Law Reform Commission.
  • Private Residential Tenancies Board,
    http://www.portal.prtb.ie/
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