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 you with a foundation in the basic principles of law and risk management, helping you deal with everyday legal and risk issues surrounding your business. In addition to covering leasing and conveyance, the course covers important issues concerning torts, contracts, employer/ employee relations, property rights, and environmental law. The course also describes the risk management process, covering the assessment of loss exposures and determining how to handle the daily risks that property managers encounter. You will learn about the insurance market, different types of insurance policies, and the claims adjustment process. The course also covers equipment breakdown insurance, which is an area of growing concern for real estate managers. This course offers the skills you need to help you deal with everyday legal and risk management issues surrounding your business. It will address complex legal matters such as contracts, property rights, and real estate financing as well as risk management issues such as insurance markets, insurance policies, and environmental law.