by admin | Oct 2, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 2, 2004 Books to crack for condo owners The Condominium Act, 1998, is so complex that it is risky to navigate it without at least one, and preferably two or three, of the excellent guides available. All of them have been written by...
by admin | Oct 2, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 2 2004 Builders must fulfill their promises Slope unsuitable for chosen model Court awards cost of retaining wall The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has sounded a clear warning to builders that they will not be able to escape...
by admin | Sep 25, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 25 2004 Follow checklist to avoid surprises It’s a question every real estate lawyer gets asked: “The offer is signed. What happens next?” Just because the deal is firm and binding, doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly....
by admin | Sep 18, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 18 2004 Real estate agent fined for overlooking survey Shows purchasers what they are and aren’t getting Most important document next to the deed There seems to be a general misconception in the real estate field that a survey is not...
by admin | Sep 11, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 11 2004 Arrange own mortgage insurance Banks, lawyers are unqualified Personal needs should be assessed A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court emphasizes the importance of having life insurance protection for mortgages, and of...
by admin | Sep 11, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 11 2004 Fractional structure much better approach than typical timeshare From a legal point of view, fractional ownership is far preferable to the common timeshare or interval ownership concept. Under the timeshare model of resort...