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BSBLEG512
Apply legal principles in property law matters

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes skills and knowledge required in the conduct and administration of straightforward property law matters.

It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal service settings. They apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Its application in the workplace is determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define nature of property law

1.1 Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to property law

1.2 Outline difference between real and personal property and make distinctions about their method of transfer

1.3 Identify titles of ownership and their legal implications

1.4 Identify types of mortgages, their legal implications, processes for obtaining and discharging them, and rights of mortgagees

2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of property law matters

2.1 Identify parties involved in buying and selling a property and their respective roles

2.2 Identify steps involved in buying and selling a property

3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing

3.1 Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers

3.2 Ensure documentation associated with sale or purchase of property is prepared according to organisation’s policies and procedures

3.3 Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services

3.4 Draft leases according to instructions

3.5 Identify duties of lessor and lessee

3.6 Ensure documentation is reviewed and signed off by designated person

4. Facilitate file administration

4.1 Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate

4.2 Register and lodge relevant documents with land titles and other relevant government agencies

4.3 Check documentation and maintain file according to organisation’s policies and procedures

4.4 Attend to post-settlement procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define nature of property law

1.1 Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to property law

1.2 Outline difference between real and personal property and make distinctions about their method of transfer

1.3 Identify titles of ownership and their legal implications

1.4 Identify types of mortgages, their legal implications, processes for obtaining and discharging them, and rights of mortgagees

2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of property law matters

2.1 Identify parties involved in buying and selling a property and their respective roles

2.2 Identify steps involved in buying and selling a property

3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing

3.1 Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers

3.2 Ensure documentation associated with sale or purchase of property is prepared according to organisation’s policies and procedures

3.3 Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services

3.4 Draft leases according to instructions

3.5 Identify duties of lessor and lessee

3.6 Ensure documentation is reviewed and signed off by designated person

4. Facilitate file administration

4.1 Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate

4.2 Register and lodge relevant documents with land titles and other relevant government agencies

4.3 Check documentation and maintain file according to organisation’s policies and procedures

4.4 Attend to post-settlement procedures

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to property law 
Outline difference between real and personal property and make distinctions about their method of transfer 
Identify titles of ownership and their legal implications 
Identify types of mortgages, their legal implications, processes for obtaining and discharging them, and rights of mortgagees 
Identify parties involved in buying and selling a property and their respective roles 
Identify steps involved in buying and selling a property 
Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers 
Ensure documentation associated with sale or purchase of property is prepared according to organisation’s policies and procedures 
Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services 
Draft leases according to instructions 
Identify duties of lessor and lessee 
Ensure documentation is reviewed and signed off by designated person 
Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate 
Register and lodge relevant documents with land titles and other relevant government agencies 
Check documentation and maintain file according to organisation’s policies and procedures 
Attend to post-settlement procedures 

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