by admin | Jul 5, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 5, 2008 Closing dates you can take to the bank On July 1, Tarion Warranty Corp. introduced a completely new set of rules and procedures for delayed closings of freehold homes and condominiums purchased from builders. According to Howard...
by admin | Jun 28, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 28, 2008 SPIS form could spell rocky legal ride for buyers An Ontario court decision released last month serves as a potent reminder of the dangers of using a Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) when selling real estate. In...
by admin | Jun 21, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 21, 2008 Long-suffering homeowners need cement case resolution The Great Eastern Ontario Cement Case is alive and well and thriving in Ottawa. In fact, after wending its way through the Ontario court system for more than 16 years, it may be...
by admin | Jun 14, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 14, 2008 Good renovation advice available to both owner and contractor A bizarre news story out of Shoreham, England, serves as a powerful reminder that the failure to have a signed home renovation contract can create significant problems...
by admin | Jun 7, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 7, 2008 Cheque scam threatens to slow down real estate transactions A recent spate of counterfeit certified cheques hitting Toronto-area law firms threatens to slow down the efficient processing of real estate transactions. In the closing...