BSBLEG528 — Apply legal principles in property law matters

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• apply property law principles in at least four different matters.
• prepare, give and obtain appropriate and accurate information and documents from the parties at the required stages of the legal process
• conduct duties according to legislative and organisational requirements
• apply the principles of property law in the buying and selling of property and preparation and execution of leases
• prepare documentation and carry out the administrative activities associated with buying and selling property and preparing leasing contracts.

Knowledge evidence

• scope of job role in context of legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• court processes for property transfer and disputes
• mortgages including: legal implications, processes for obtaining and discharging, rights of mortgagees
• difference between real and personal property including distinctions in their method of transfer
• titles of ownership and their legal implications
• documentation processes associated with property law matters, including costing
• processes to obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers
• content and process for drafting a lease including duties of lessor and lessee
• key principles of current property law
• key elements of legal processes required in this role
• documentation required in property law
• organisational policies and procedures pertinent to this role.

Foundation skills

• Reading: Checks documents for accuracy and consistency of information
• Writing: Uses clear, accurate and relevant language to organise, record and update information and complete workplace documentation according to organisational protocols
• Oral Communication: Provides instructions or information using relevant language suitable to diverse audiences Confirms understanding listening and questioning techniques
• Numeracy: Interprets numerical information to determine costs and makes calculations to record duties and transact monies
• Self-management: Takes responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements Selects appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role
• Planning and organising: Plans, sequences and implements tasks within timelines and according to required procedures
• Technology: Uses familiar digital technologies and systems to access and present information

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