by admin | Dec 24, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 24, 2004 Is it legal to deck the lights? Recent ruling opens a Pandora’s box Can a condominium corporation prohibit Christmas lights on the exterior of the buildings? The Supreme Court of Canada may say no, but a veteran Toronto...
by admin | Dec 18, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 18, 2004 Frisky neighbours keep couple awake Back-to-back beds spark noise woes Build second wall to deaden sounds Last week, a client of mine sent me the following question about soundproofing in new construction: “I have a...
by admin | Dec 11, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 11, 2004 Be ready for the unexpected in real estate deals There is no such thing as a simple transaction Only so much can be done to repair problems after fact Sooner or later, every real estate lawyer will experience the Deal From...
by admin | Dec 4, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 4, 2004 Forgotten oil tanks can prove expensive Home ownership is often full of surprises, and they’re not always pleasant ones. Consider the case of a local century home, which sold recently, conditional on financing and a home...
by admin | Nov 27, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 27, 2004 Hazard land brings grief Next month marks four years since Jeff and Krista Strachan purchased their dream home in Palgrave, and the nightmare is far from over. Shortly after closing, the Strachans got the shock of their lives...
by admin | Nov 20, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 20, 2004 Search heats up home privacy concerns The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Walter Tessling case is a blow to the right of personal privacy for Canadians. It’s also in stark contrast to a decision of the United States...