No stigma attached to nothing-down deal

by admin | Mar 13, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 13, 2004 No stigma attached to nothing-down deal Old negative images don’t apply to new CMHC scheme Borrowers must demonstrate ability to carry payments   In real estate circles, the term “nothing down” used to conjure up...

Protection needed for small investors

by admin | Mar 6, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 6, 2004 Protection needed for small investors Mall condo never proceeded Lengthy lawsuit only recoups half The settlement last month of a multi-million-dollar real estate class action will allow 143 purchasers in a failed commercial...

Time is running out on Ontario squatters’ rights

by admin | Feb 28, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 28, 2004 Time is running out on Ontario squatters’ rights Paper titles are being converted to electronic That affects ability to acquire title by adverse possession The House of Lords, the highest court in Britain, has given its seal of...

Lawrence Bremner: Seller Property Disclosure Statement

by admin | Feb 24, 2004 | 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Seller Property Disclosure Statement – the OREA Form Hamilton Law Association December 4, 2003   Lawrence Bremner – GOWLING, LAFLEUR HENDERSON, LLP  [NOTE:  This paper was written in 2003. It was updated to 2010 by Bob Aaron and has been posted...

ONHWP has obligation to publish claims

by admin | Feb 21, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 21, 2004 ONHWP has obligation to publish claims on Web site   Concrete steps centre of dispute A Superior Court judge in Toronto has ruled that the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (ONHWP) has the right to publish notice of a warranty...