Legal / Law Training Course on Real Estate Leasing, Zoning & Land Use Law

Module 1: Legal Framework of Real Estate, Leasing, and Land Use
Key Study Areas:
Foundations of property and land ownership rights
Leasehold interests vs. freehold ownership
Overview of land registration systems and title verification
Introduction to zoning laws, planning regulations, and land use control mechanisms
Case Studies:
Landmark land use planning and zoning regulation cases
Dispute over conflicting property rights and land use restrictions
Activities:
Exercise: Mapping legal interests and rights over a property
Group discussion: Balancing private property rights with public land use policies

Module 2: Real Estate Leasing Law and Lease Agreement Drafting
Key Study Areas:
Types of leases: commercial, residential, industrial, agricultural
Essential terms and clauses in lease agreements
Rent structure, renewals, termination, and default provisions
Rights and obligations of landlords and tenants
Security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Case Studies:
Case analysis: Tenant default and lease termination dispute
Commercial lease negotiation involving rent escalation and renewal clauses
Activities:
Workshop: Drafting and reviewing key lease clauses
Simulation: Negotiating lease terms between landlord and tenant

Module 3: Zoning Law and Land Use Regulation
Key Study Areas:
Understanding zoning classifications and zoning maps
Zoning codes, variance procedures, and special use permits
Land subdivision regulations and development approvals
Legal implications of rezoning and non-conforming uses
Environmental and community impact considerations
Case Studies:
Zoning variance approval for commercial development
Dispute over zoning non-compliance and land use change requests
Activities:
Exercise: Analyzing a zoning ordinance and proposing compliance strategies
Simulation: Applying for a zoning variance before a mock planning board

Module 4: Land Development Approvals and Environmental Compliance
Key Study Areas:
Permitting processes for land development and construction
Environmental impact assessments (EIA) and sustainability requirements
Public participation and stakeholder engagement in land use planning
Legal challenges to development approvals and permit denials
Coordination between developers, municipal authorities, and environmental regulators
Case Studies:
Legal challenge against a development project for non-compliance with environmental regulations
Review of a successful mixed-use development approval process
Activities:
Group project: Preparing a mock development permit application
Discussion: Balancing development interests with environmental protection mandates

Module 5: Dispute Resolution and Emerging Issues in Real Estate and Land Use Law
Key Study Areas:
Dispute resolution mechanisms: mediation, arbitration, and litigation in real estate
Eminent domain and compulsory acquisition of land
Landlord-tenant conflicts and eviction procedures
Emerging trends: smart cities, green zoning, and digital land registries
Legal implications of public-private partnerships (PPP) in real estate and infrastructure
Case Studies:
Arbitration of a commercial lease dispute
Case review: Eminent domain compensation conflict
Activities:
Simulation: Mediation of a landlord-tenant dispute
Workshop: Evaluating a zoning change proposal for a sustainable urban development