Introduction (evolution of the systems of real property rights). I – Notion of real property right. II. Characteristics of the real property rights. III. The real property rights. Community property. Joint ownership. Horizontal ownership. IV. Limited real property rights. The usufruct. The use and habitation rights. Timesharing right. Superficial right. Emphyteusis constituted before the new Civil Code of Macao. Real property rights resulting from concession of government land in Macao: granted dominium utile; ownership of buildings on leased land. Abstract on real property rights for acquisition and for real security. V. Possession. Definition. Possession and mere detention. Rights that can be possessed. Things that can be possessed. Capacity for possess. Characteristics of possession. Acquisition of possession. The protection of the possession: Rights resulting from the possession; Legal actions to defend the possession. Usucapio (the adverse possession).

CILO-1: Students will be able to demonstrate and apply understanding of the legal principles of property law in Macao, and the nature and effect of different types of property rights and interests, including co-ownership, strata law and mortgages. (Legal Practice) CILO-2: Students will be able to elaborate the difference between Registered and Unregistered title. (Legal Practice) CILO-3: Students will be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of relevant statute law. (Legal Practice)