Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-10 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameGrundläggande fastighetsrätt och entreprenadjuridik
- CodeARK545
- Credits6 Credits
- OwnerTISAM
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyCivil and Environmental Engineering
- DepartmentCHALMERS SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 61115
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116 Examination, part A 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c | ||||||
| 0216 Project, part B 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Rebecka Bondesson
- Lecturer of the Practice, Technical and Maritime Management, Chalmers School of Maritime Studies
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the courseApplicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Course specific prerequisites
NoneAim
Course general purpose is to provide an introduction to the law as engineers in civil engineering will face in practice. It assumes that participants have no legal background knowledge.
The course will provide an introduction to the general civil law of the parts that are relevant to real estate.
The course will cover the basic legal conditions for managing commercial real estate, both in terms of buying, mortgage and sales as rental and other forms of leasing.
The course will also address key construction law and society's control of property exploitation through plans and property.
An important aim is to teach and practice skills in law. It includes:
- Ability to find the legal sources, electronically and in paper form
- Ability to interpret legal sources
- The ability to keep and understand a legal reasoning
- Proficiency in proper use of legal property terminology
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
After the course the student is expected to be able to:
1. Describe the main features of the Swedish legal system
2. Describe the most important sources of law and be able to search among them
3. Explain the difference between property law and contract law
4. Account for legal methodology and practically apply fundamental parts of general real estate law, insolvency regarding enforcement and bankruptcy in connection with executive sale, specific real estate law, and construction contract law
5. Account for and interpret sources of law and contracts concerning real property and similar assets as well as commercial lease agreements
6. Identify and reason about legal problems that may arise in property purchases and mortgages in real property
7. Overview and describe the system of rights of use rights and easements
8. Describe the work of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority (Lantmäteriet) with proceedings
9. Describe regulations regarding plans and permits, such as detailed development plans and building permits from the property owner's and developer's perspective
10. Describe different forms of construction contracts and interpret and apply central rules in standard contracts relevant to the construction sector
Content
The course starts with a description and introduktion of the main sources of law, such as laws, preparatory work and case-law, as well as the relation between legal and ethical principles. Then civil law is treated and particularly the rules on contracts and damages.
The next section of the course deals with laws about real estate in general. This applies to real estate, and the disclaimers and warranties in commercial real estate. Real estate credits connected with a lien and mortgages are treated.
Other treated parts is about concessions such as rent - especially local rent - or lease, and easement.
Construction contract law is initially based on general construction contracts and how they are applied in practice. This also covers special construction contracts for main contracts and subcontracts as well as agreements for consulting assignments.
The course ends with the formation of Real Estates, which is about how surveyors create or modify properties, as well as on community facilities and rights.
Organisation
The course is conducted through our own studies and learning activities:Lectures
The lectures given at the course are either introductory, to facilitate
scanning, or complementary, with recesses of things that are not in
literature. Lectures will illustrate rules purpose and function.
Exercises
Briefing of practice questions will be made, and the exercises are also given training in
up contracts and contract interpretation. Also ethical questions will be discussed here.
Seminars
The course includes seminars around the court cases and other legal sources. They presuppose
preparation by the participants.
Literature
Allmän fastighetsrätt, Victorin & Hager, latest editionKommersiell byggjuridik i praktiken, Robert Deli, latest edition
Examination including compulsory elements
The examination consists of a written exam, a project, as well as mandatory.Rating level is determined by the exam result.
Mandatory elements are linked to the project as well as the approval of the exam.
For the final grade, all parts are at least approved.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.