Follow checklist to avoid surprises

by admin | Sep 25, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 25 2004 Follow checklist to avoid surprises It’s a question every real estate lawyer gets asked: “The offer is signed. What happens next?” Just because the deal is firm and binding, doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly....

Real estate agent fined for overlooking survey

by admin | Sep 18, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 18 2004 Real estate agent fined for overlooking survey Shows purchasers what they are and aren’t getting Most important document next to the deed There seems to be a general misconception in the real estate field that a survey is not...

Fractional structure much better approach than typical timeshare

by admin | Sep 11, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 11 2004 Fractional structure much better approach than typical timeshare From a legal point of view, fractional ownership is far preferable to the common timeshare or interval ownership concept. Under the timeshare model of resort...

Arrange own mortgage insurance

by admin | Sep 11, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 11 2004 Arrange own mortgage insurance Banks, lawyers are unqualified Personal needs should be assessed A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court emphasizes the importance of having life insurance protection for mortgages, and of...

Weed-like tree at root of neighbours’ quarrel

by admin | Sep 4, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 4 2004 Weed-like tree at root of neighbours’ quarrel Shared tree damages one yard Owner faces suit for trimming it In the back yard of her Toronto home, Elizabeth Bakos has a tree known as a Tree-of-Heaven, or ailanthus altissima. It...