Personal Property Security

Course code LEGL 1622

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students examine the history and principles of security concepts and the key legislation Personal Property Security Act (PPSA). Students learn to distinguish between secured and unsecured parties, title, ownership, and security agreements as well as the intricacies of enforceable security interests. Additionally, students analyze the significance of financing statements and registration in the Personal Property Registry, considering jurisdictional impacts and creditors priority issues.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • History of security concepts and applicable legislation
    Concepts and terminology related to personal property securities
    Secured and unsecured parties and deemed security interest
    Enforceable security interests, letters of credit, and related concepts
    Financing statements
    Registration in the Personal Property Registry, amendments and misleading information
    Jurisdiction considerations and priority issues of creditors
    Joint and several liability and available remedies

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
12233 February 23, 2026
to April 6, 2026
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Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.