Off-Plan Development & Sales Compliance - Course Outline
📘 MODULE 1: Introduction to Off-Plan Sales
- ⚖️ Definition and scope of off-plan development
- 🏗️ Benefits for developers and investors
- ⚠️ Risks associated with pre-construction sales
- 🛡️ Regulatory environment in Nigeria
⚖️ MODULE 2: Legal Framework
- 📜 Land Use Act (1978) provisions
- 🏛️ Lagos State building and planning regulations
- ⚖️ Consumer protection and contract law
- 📄 Statutory requirements for off-plan transactions
🔍 MODULE 3: Pre-Development Due Diligence
- ⚖️ Verification of land title and consent
- 📄 Checking approvals and permits
- 🌿 Environmental and planning compliance
- 🛠️ Developer credibility and financial capability
- 📏 Survey and site assessment
✍️ MODULE 4: Sales Structure & Contracts
- 📄 Drafting off-plan sales agreements
- 💰 Payment plans and escrow arrangements
- ⚠️ Refund, penalty, and rectification clauses
- 🛡️ Representations, warranties, and disclosures
- ⚖️ Legal enforceability considerations
💰 MODULE 5: Financial Management & Escrow
- 💵 Collecting and managing deposits
- 🔐 Escrow accounts and investor protection
- 📊 Accounting transparency and reporting
- ⚠️ Penalties for mismanagement
- 🏗️ Funding the development responsibly
📢 MODULE 6: Marketing & Misrepresentation Risks
- ❌ Avoiding false advertising
- ⚖️ Compliance with Consumer Protection laws
- 📄 Disclosure of approvals, timelines, and risks
- 🧑💼 Agent and marketing ethics
- ⚠️ Liability for misrepresentation
⚖️ MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Approvals
- 🏗️ Building permit and planning compliance
- 🏛️ Lagos State Infrastructure and Planning approvals
- 📄 Statutory notices and documentation
- 🔄 Ongoing compliance during construction
- 🛡️ Government inspections and reporting
🛡️ MODULE 8: Risk Management & Dispute Prevention
- ⚠️ Early identification of risk factors
- ✍️ Dispute resolution clauses in contracts
- ⏱️ Mitigating construction delays
- 🛡️ Insurance and guarantees
- 🤝 Handling buyer complaints proactively
💡 MODULE 9: Practical Workshop & Case Studies
- 📄 Review of successful off-plan projects
- ⚠️ Analysis of failed or litigated projects
- ✍️ Drafting compliant off-plan agreements
- 🔄 Simulated investor/developer negotiation
🎓 MODULE 10: Professional Practice & Certification
- ⚖️ Ethical obligations for developers, lawyers, and agents
- 📄 Documentation standards for compliance
- 🏅 Certification assessment
