by admin | Jul 24, 2015 | 2015 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Is there a legal obligation for a seller to disclose pre-closing flood damage to the buyer? A court case over disclosure of basement flooding between a seller and buyer could make it to the Supreme Court of Canada. Does the seller of a house...
by admin | Jul 10, 2015 | 2015 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Be smart and ensure address changes are complete – especially on government forms A Tax Court of Canada decision last month can help buyers of new homes and condos ensure they qualify for the HST new home rebate. The court’s finding is also a...
by admin | Jun 26, 2015 | 2015 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Need for written contracts dated back to a 1677 English law Next week marks a sea change in Ontario real property law when it becomes legal to electronically sign agreements of purchase and sale, as well as deeds and mortgages creating or...
by admin | Jun 12, 2015 | 2015 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Real estate agents and builders don’t always tell you about the thousands of dollars in hidden fees Two areas involving builder agreements of purchase and sale that cry out for action by the new homes provincial watchdog are disclosure of...
by admin | May 29, 2015 | 2015 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca When parents assist with a down payment, it’s important to clarify in writing whether it is a gift or a loan before families fall apart. With the high price of housing these days, more buyers are turning to the Bank of Mom and Dad for help in...
