Is secrecy a major structural defect in buyer protection?

by admin | Jan 26, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 26, 2008 Is secrecy a major structural defect in buyer protection? How will buyers of new homes in Ontario know the meaning of a “major structural defect” under the Tarion warranty if the corporation imposes a gag agreement...

Lack of contract invites heartbreak

by admin | Jan 19, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 19, 2008 Lack of contract invites heartbreak For Rick and Lori Bryden, the climax of a sad and costly tale is set for Jan. 29; that’s the day the local sheriff in Brockville is slated to auction off their dream home-turned-nightmare....

House fraud decision rocks industry

by admin | Jan 5, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 5, 2008 House fraud decision rocks industry Bank ‘did not take steps to scrutinize power of attorney,’ judge rules It took the better part of 18 months and more than $30,000 in legal fees, but Paul Reviczky has his property back in his...

As if lawyers need extra work

by admin | Dec 22, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 22, 2007 As if lawyers need extra work Two-lawyer rule for registering deeds is overkill Question: How many lawyers does it take to register a deed transferring the ownership of a parcel of land? Answer: For the past 212 years, the...

Document your insured possessions

by admin | Dec 15, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 15, 2007 Document your insured possessions Chubb gets hit with $500,000 in punitive damages It was exactly 10 years ago this weekend that a fire destroyed the luxury house belonging to Bridgette Sagl on Doulton Dr. in Mississauga. When...