A moving experience: couple picked up and left

by admin | Sep 23, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 23, 2006 A moving experience: couple picked up and left In bizarre case of title fraud, they stole the house Two lenders turned to courts to decide complex case   Title fraud is in the news a lot lately, with stories of unfortunate...

Draft fraud law ignores innocent buyer

by admin | Sep 16, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 16, 2006 Draft fraud law ignores innocent buyer Last week’s announcement by Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips that he intends to introduce a law to curb mortgage fraud will result in a major overhaul of Ontario’s land...

‘Tainted’ houses can be ‘scary,’ complex issue

by admin | Sep 9, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 9, 2006 ‘Tainted’ houses can be ‘scary,’ complex issue Buying and living in a house which was the scene of a murder or suicide is not everyone’s cup of tea, but for some people, living in a tainted house is simply not an issue. Last...

Fraud, forgery alleged in mortgage scheme

by admin | Sep 2, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 2, 2006 Fraud, forgery alleged in mortgage scheme Mississauga man faces charges Complex property flips probed by RCMP   A Mississauga man has been arrested and charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 and two counts of uttering...

Independent legal advice is for real

by admin | Aug 26, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 26, 2006 Independent legal advice is for real A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court underlines the purpose of a borrower obtaining independent legal advice, and what a client can and cannot expect from a lawyer in those...