Housing Law and Policy

2 credits · Law

Shelter is a basic human need and internationally recognized as a fundamental human right. Home ownership has long been a cornerstone of American culture (a critical element of the "American Dream"). Over 650,000 Americans, however, are unhoused. And rising building costs have put home ownership out of range for 60% of Americans. This seminar will look at current housing issues in the United States, with a particular emphasis on homelessness and affordability. Class sessions will include both discussion of current studies, analyses, and proposals and presentations by outside experts. Each student will write a final research paper on a current housing issue of interest to them. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Final Paper. Please note: While this course is labeled Consent of the Registrar and a consent application must be filled out by the student, enrollment in the course will be determined by a lottery conducted by the Office of the Registrar. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available on the SLS Registrar website https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/. Click SUNetID Login in the top right corner of the page and then click the "Consent Courses" tab. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline.