by admin | Jan 1, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 1 2005 A few ideas for the Minister Consumers need more protection Force builders to live up to promises At a recent press conference in Toronto, Ontario Consumer Minister Jim Watson revealed that he is a regular reader of this column....
by admin | Dec 24, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 24, 2004 Is it legal to deck the lights? Recent ruling opens a Pandora’s box Can a condominium corporation prohibit Christmas lights on the exterior of the buildings? The Supreme Court of Canada may say no, but a veteran Toronto...
by admin | Dec 18, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 18, 2004 Frisky neighbours keep couple awake Back-to-back beds spark noise woes Build second wall to deaden sounds Last week, a client of mine sent me the following question about soundproofing in new construction: “I have a...
by admin | Dec 11, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 11, 2004 Be ready for the unexpected in real estate deals There is no such thing as a simple transaction Only so much can be done to repair problems after fact Sooner or later, every real estate lawyer will experience the Deal From...
by admin | Dec 4, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 4, 2004 Forgotten oil tanks can prove expensive Home ownership is often full of surprises, and they’re not always pleasant ones. Consider the case of a local century home, which sold recently, conditional on financing and a home...