Star columnist appointed to Tarion board

by admin | Dec 13, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 13, 2008 Star columnist appointed to Tarion board Long-time critic will serve three-year term Gail Swainson Real Estate Reporter Lawyer and Toronto Star columnist Bob Aaron has been appointed to the board of Tarion, Ontario’s new home...

In litigation cases, often only the lawyers win

by admin | Dec 13, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 13, 2008 In litigation cases, often only the lawyers win In 1997, James and Barbara Dinsmore bought a new townhouse in Windsor for $177,000 from Masterpiece Homes. On taking possession, they noticed dampness on the basement floor, which...

Buyer gets frosty welcome

by admin | Dec 6, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 6, 2008 Buyer gets frosty welcome A recent decision of the Small Claims Court in Winnipeg illustrates whether the buyer or seller is responsible for damage to a home, which is discovered on closing. Hazem Alzawawy was interested in...

Fraudster’s house ‘sale’ ends up costing bank

by admin | Nov 29, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 29, 2008 Fraudster’s house ‘sale’ ends up costing bank The fallout from mortgage fraud cases in recent years continues to occupy the attention of lawyers, judges and the innocent parties involved. Back in 2006, Paul Reviczky rented out...

Lawyers may kill deals not in client’s best interest

by admin | Nov 22, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 22, 2008 Lawyers may kill deals not in client’s best interest From time to time, lawyers get accused by real estate agents of being “deal killers.” I was reminded of this recently in an email from Paula Riopelle, a real estate lawyer in...