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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.