Description: (Same as Law M287.) Lecture, three hours. Course M276A is enforced requisite to 276B. Examination of past 40 years of federal and state programs to stem urban decline and improve housing in U.S.; comparison and contrast of legal and policy initiatives in areas of public housing, housing segregation, mortgage subsidies, landlord/tenant law, urban renewal, and community organizing. Research paper required. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course 276B).

Units: 1.0