Legal Issues in Housing
15 Hours 

Course Outline: Legal Issues in Housing

Course Description:

This intensive course is designed to provide residential construction professionals with an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory environment essential for maintaining a stable and compliant home building business. Covering key legal principles, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements, the curriculum ensures that participants are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of legal issues in housing.

Course Objectives:

Understand and apply the fundamental legal requirements and enforceability of construction contracts.

Examine various types of contracts and their specific applications in residential construction.

Analyze different types of warranties and their implications for builders and homeowners.

Explore the land registry system, including title registration, property rights, and related legal topics.

Learn about the legal liabilities and responsibilities of builders in residential construction.

Study the Construction Lien Act and its impact on residential construction projects.

Understand the principles of insurance law relevant to construction projects, including coverage and claims.

Comprehend privacy laws and regulations affecting the handling of personal information in the construction industry.

Explore various mechanisms for resolving disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Gain knowledge of employment law as it pertains to hiring, managing, and terminating construction workers.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Legal Requirements of Contracts

Fundamentals: Understand the fundamental legal requirements and enforceability of construction contracts.

Module 2: Types of Contracts

Contract Types: Examine various types of contracts used in residential construction and their specific applications.

Module 3: Warranty Examples

Warranty Analysis: Analyze different types of warranties and their implications for builders and homeowners.

Module 4: Land Registry System & Related Topics

Land Registry System: Explore the land registry system, including title registration, property rights, and related legal topics.

Module 5: Builder Liability

Legal Liabilities: Learn about the legal liabilities and responsibilities of builders in residential construction.

Module 6: Construction Lien Act

Lien Act Impact: Study the Construction Lien Act and its impact on residential construction projects.

Module 7: Insurance Law

Insurance Principles: Understand the principles of insurance law relevant to construction projects, including coverage and claims.

Module 8: Privacy Law

Privacy Regulations: Comprehend privacy laws and regulations affecting the handling of personal information in the construction industry.

Module 9: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Dispute Resolution: Explore various mechanisms for resolving disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Module 10: Employment Law

Employment Regulations: Gain knowledge of employment law as it pertains to hiring, managing, and terminating construction workers.

Examination:

The course culminates in a comprehensive final exam designed to test participants' mastery of the material.

Exam Details:

oDuration: 2 hours

oPassing Grade: 70%

oImportant Note: Once started, the exam timer cannot be paused or stopped.

This course prepares participants to strategically manage legal issues in housing, ensuring compliance and stability in their residential construction businesses.