Course Description

In today’s complex business environment, it is becoming increasingly important for property managers to know how to address legal and risk management issues. This course will provide a foundation in the basic principles of law and risk management, helping you deal with everyday legal and risk issues.

The new application-based microlessons provide a guided tutorial for the correct process of creating a deed and the legal aspects of enforcing it, tools and strategies to ensure your lease agreements are fully compliant – minimizing risks and maximizing returns, and an understanding of how to manage insurance coverage strategically, ensuring optimal protection while avoiding over-insurance pitfalls.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the issues surrounding contracting law

• Explain the legal aspects of real estate financing

• Understand environmental law and land use

• Identify potential legal liability situations

• Formulate effective loss control programs

• Understand insurance policies needed to help protect your company from potential liability claims

• Describe how underwriting for insurance affects your coverage

• Provide comprehensive employee benefit plans