From homes to possessions to ideas, it sets out the rights individuals have over their property, like the right to keep others out and let them in, the right to use it, and the right to sell it or give it away.
The law of property is one of the basic parts of the legal system; it is the foundation of the market economy and so plays an essential role in many other legal fields, from corporate law to family law, criminal law to zoning.
Our leading scholars have shaped national and global debates on the nature of property from a range of theoretical perspectives.
Courses
Students are introduced to the basic principles of property law in the first-year course.
In upper years, students may elect from a diverse set of courses that address the legal regulation of property, including trusts, intellectual property, real estate and land use planning, as well as seminars probing property’s theoretical bases.
Affiliation:Jackman LawApr 17, 2025Property Ownership, Authority and the Law with Larissa Katz
Faculty
Role: Professor
Role: Professor Emeritus
Role: Professor
Role: Professor
Role: Professor
Role: Professor Emeritus
Role: Professor