Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses

by admin | Oct 1, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 1, 2005 Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses Couple finds policy only pays for damage from sewer backup Buying flood insurance is virtually impossible: Industry spokesman After a traumatic experience with the after-effects of...

Know the facts about extension provisions

by admin | Sep 24, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 24, 2005 Know the facts about extension provisions I recently received this interesting question from Star reader Laura C. Cicchelli: I understand that if the builder of a new home extends the closing date by more than 120 days, either...

Get it all in writing if building a home

by admin | Sep 17, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 17, 2005 Get it all in writing if building a home When a contract to build a custom-built home says that it can only be amended in writing and not verbally, will the courts enforce a handshake deal for thousands of dollars worth of...

Be careful using RRSP to buy home

by admin | Sep 10, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 10, 2005 Be careful using RRSP to buy home Many rules apply to tax-free withdrawals Ownership status, closing dates can decide eligibility My client was very excited about her new condominium when she came to see me, to review the...

Should sex offender registries be accessible?

by admin | Sep 3, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 3, 2005 Should sex offender registries be accessible? Before you buy a house or a condominium, should you be entitled to know whether there is a convicted sex offender living in the area? Should Canada’s national sex offender registry...