日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
法学部/College of Law and PoliticsCollege of Law and Politics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
EX897/EX897EX897 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Understanding Real Estate Transactions |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
演習・ゼミ/SeminarSeminar |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
金4/Fri.4 Fri.4 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
LPX2911 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
その他登録/"Other" Registration"Other" Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/lp.html |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
The course will expose students to the theoretical and practical considerations of real estate transactions. By the end of this seminar, students should acquire an understanding of the legal concepts governing real property and the transactional processes involved in the acquisition, leasing, financing, operation, and ownership of real estate in the United States.
This course also aims to familiarize students with regulatory considerations, including environmental laws and hazardous materials issues, and to provide a comparative perspective where appropriate. By the conclusion of this seminar, students should be able to recognize key legal risks in real estate transactions and understand how legal professionals manage and resolve these issues in practice.
In this seminar, students will examine laws relating to the buying, selling, leasing, and financing of real estate, with a primary focus on commercial real estate transactions in the United States.
The course begins with an introduction to the concept of property and the legal framework governing real property ownership. Afterwards, students will study the structure and negotiation of real estate purchase and sale agreements, leasing agreements, and financing and lending agreements. Practical aspects of real estate practice, including deal management, closings, and post-closing considerations, will also be addressed. In addition, this seminar covers regulatory and compliance issues such as environmental laws and hazardous materials that affect real estate development and operations. Selected readings and discussions will be used to deepen students' understanding of contemporary real estate issues. While the primary focus will be on U.S. real estate transactions, comparative references to real estate practices in Japan will be introduced.
Depending on availability, guest lecturers with practical real estate experience may be invited to share insights.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Concept of Property |
| 3 | Owning Real Property |
| 4 | Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreements (Part 1) |
| 5 | Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreements (Part 2) |
| 6 | Class Activity; Class Discussion |
| 7 | Leasing |
| 8 | Financing |
| 9 | Real Estate Closing and Deal Management |
| 10 | Deeds and Recording |
| 11 | Student Presentations (Part 1) |
| 12 | Student Presentations (Part 2) |
| 13 | Real Estate Article Reading and Discussion (Part 1) |
| 14 | Real Estate Article Reading and Discussion (Part 2) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
|---|
| Depending on the size of the class, presentations may be done individually or in a group. |
Students are strongly encouraged to do all of the assigned readings for each week ahead of class and come to class ready to ask questions and share their opinions. I expect students to share their ideas and debate in class.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation(30%) Student Presentations(30%) 最終レポート(Final Report)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading pack to be provided. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Participation: Class attendance, participation, and preparation are expected. If you are unable to attend class, please contact me by email before absences occur, or as soon as possible after class starts if you have an unexpected emergency. Unauthorized absences will be considered in calculating a student’s class participation score. Please note that all students must attend at least 2/3 of the lectures in order to earn credit for this course.
Guest Lectures: If scheduled, students are strongly encouraged to attend guest lectures.
Student Presentation: Students will be required to make a 45-minute individual or group presentation (depending on how many students register to take this seminar) in front of the class about a topic that we covered during this seminar. After the presentation is finished, the presenter(s) will be asked questions from the other students and me. Students will be graded based on their level of preparation and presentation, as well as the quality of their written materials.
Final Report: Students will be expected to write a report covering a topic we discussed in class. Details will be discussed in class.
Syllabus: The syllabus represents current plans and objectives for each week, but as we go through the semester, the plans may need to be changed to maximize the class learning experience. Such changes, if necessary, will be clearly conveyed to the class.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
The course will expose students to the theoretical and practical considerations of real estate transactions. By the end of this seminar, students should acquire an understanding of the legal concepts governing real property and the transactional processes involved in the acquisition, leasing, financing, operation, and ownership of real estate in the United States.
This course also aims to familiarize students with regulatory considerations, including environmental laws and hazardous materials issues, and to provide a comparative perspective where appropriate. By the conclusion of this seminar, students should be able to recognize key legal risks in real estate transactions and understand how legal professionals manage and resolve these issues in practice.
In this seminar, students will examine laws relating to the buying, selling, leasing, and financing of real estate, with a primary focus on commercial real estate transactions in the United States.
The course begins with an introduction to the concept of property and the legal framework governing real property ownership. Afterwards, students will study the structure and negotiation of real estate purchase and sale agreements, leasing agreements, and financing and lending agreements. Practical aspects of real estate practice, including deal management, closings, and post-closing considerations, will also be addressed. In addition, this seminar covers regulatory and compliance issues such as environmental laws and hazardous materials that affect real estate development and operations. Selected readings and discussions will be used to deepen students' understanding of contemporary real estate issues. While the primary focus will be on U.S. real estate transactions, comparative references to real estate practices in Japan will be introduced.
Depending on availability, guest lecturers with practical real estate experience may be invited to share insights.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Concept of Property |
| 3 | Owning Real Property |
| 4 | Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreements (Part 1) |
| 5 | Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreements (Part 2) |
| 6 | Class Activity; Class Discussion |
| 7 | Leasing |
| 8 | Financing |
| 9 | Real Estate Closing and Deal Management |
| 10 | Deeds and Recording |
| 11 | Student Presentations (Part 1) |
| 12 | Student Presentations (Part 2) |
| 13 | Real Estate Article Reading and Discussion (Part 1) |
| 14 | Real Estate Article Reading and Discussion (Part 2) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
|---|
| Depending on the size of the class, presentations may be done individually or in a group. |
Students are strongly encouraged to do all of the assigned readings for each week ahead of class and come to class ready to ask questions and share their opinions. I expect students to share their ideas and debate in class.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation(30%) Student Presentations(30%) 最終レポート(Final Report)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading pack to be provided. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Participation: Class attendance, participation, and preparation are expected. If you are unable to attend class, please contact me by email before absences occur, or as soon as possible after class starts if you have an unexpected emergency. Unauthorized absences will be considered in calculating a student’s class participation score. Please note that all students must attend at least 2/3 of the lectures in order to earn credit for this course.
Guest Lectures: If scheduled, students are strongly encouraged to attend guest lectures.
Student Presentation: Students will be required to make a 45-minute individual or group presentation (depending on how many students register to take this seminar) in front of the class about a topic that we covered during this seminar. After the presentation is finished, the presenter(s) will be asked questions from the other students and me. Students will be graded based on their level of preparation and presentation, as well as the quality of their written materials.
Final Report: Students will be expected to write a report covering a topic we discussed in class. Details will be discussed in class.
Syllabus: The syllabus represents current plans and objectives for each week, but as we go through the semester, the plans may need to be changed to maximize the class learning experience. Such changes, if necessary, will be clearly conveyed to the class.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.