This class provides an overview of real property law including estates in real property, various forms and classifications of ownership, and marketability of title. Additional topics include the rights and duties of landowners, property disputes between neighbors, involuntary liens, and foreclosures. The students will receive instruction in topics including landlord/tenant law, deeds and the transfer of real estate interests, as well as mortgages, title searches and title insurance. This course provides instruction on developing practical skills, including how to research deeds and title, decipher mortgage clauses, and the ethical issues facing legal practitioners in the field.