You can never have too much insurance

by admin | Dec 27, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 27,  2003 You can never have too much insurance Umbrella policies kick in when others run out Settlements may ring in over a policy’s payout Many years ago, I wrote Aaron’s First Law of Precipitation: “Wherever I am when it starts...

Look out for suspicious clauses

by admin | Dec 20, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 20,  2003 Look out for suspicious clauses   In the bottom drawer of my desk is a file in which I keep samples of troublesome clauses in builder offers for new homes and condominiums. The file has been bulging lately, so it’s time to...

Power failure can pull plug on real estate deals

by admin | Dec 13, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 13,  2003 Power failure can pull plug on real estate deals   With the arrival of mandatory electronic title registration in Toronto this week, it is no longer possible to register deeds and mortgages in paper format with handwritten...

Electronic registration means more paper

by admin | Dec 6, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 6,  2003 Electronic registration means more paper But the new recording system takes less time Title searches simplified on one or two pages Next week marks an important milestone for property owners and real estate lawyers in Toronto....

Lawyer Robinette played key civil rights role

by admin | Nov 29, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 29,  2003 Lawyer Robinette played key civil rights role Landmark 1949 case ended racial discrimination Former colleague’s new book focuses on famed lawyer If you were to look at a list of the foremost Canadian lawyers of the past...

Arranging a mortgage? Bring some photo I.D.

by admin | Nov 22, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 22,  2003 Arranging a mortgage? Bring some photo I.D.   Increasing fraud prompts officials to demand proof Courts refuse to void mortgages obtained illegally The next time you’re in a lawyer’s office signing documents for a purchase,...