Property Management Law

Catalog description

4790. 3 hours. A study of the local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and cases that impact the professional management of real property. Particular emphasis is given to the legal and ethical issues relative to residential property management. The landlord/tenant relationship is analyzed as well as issues concerning employees, tort liablility, risk management, various types of government regulation, fair housing, and eviction. Texas Apartment Association lease contracts and other forms are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): BLAW 2300 or BLAW 3430.