Take good care of the ones you love

by admin | Feb 8, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Consider the gift of a will and estate plan for Valentine’s Day Here’s an offbeat gift suggestion for Valentine’s Day this week. And, no, not a variation on chocolates, flowers, perfume or cologne, socks or frillies, and a fancy dinner out. It...

Electronic signature decision will look to Judge Sydney Robins

by admin | Jan 25, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Court of Appeal Judge Sydney Robins wrote landmark fax decision Judge Sydney Robins’ many decisions included one in the real estate field which epitomizes his brilliant grasp of the law and its evolution in our modern society. Robins, a judge of...

Court finds agent must be paid for doing job

by admin | Jan 11, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Real estate commission due when seller is made a full listing price offer A seller must pay commission to the real estate agent if a full-price offer is presented, whether or not the offer is accepted, according to a ruling of the Ontario...

Land survey trumps all documents in a house purchase

by admin | Dec 21, 2013 | 2013 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Title insurance will help cover costs if alterations needed Encroachment issues are easier to work out before a property sale, and a land survey is needed for that True or false? A land survey is unnecessary if the house purchaser buys title...

HST rebate rules don’t include all your relatives

by admin | Dec 7, 2013 | 2013 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Third parties named on title could disqualify your tax break Many buyers of new homes and condominiums may be surprised to receive a demand from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to repay as much as $24,000 in HST new-home rebates that they received...