Law and Risk Management

NEW EDITION: 2023!

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