It’s true: Some fences make very bad neighbours

by admin | Mar 27, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 27, 2004 It’s true: Some fences make very bad neighbours Property lines must be accurate Licensed surveyor is best protection A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal emphasizes the importance of using a licensed Ontario land...

Interest rates, closing delays among buyers’ top concerns

by admin | Mar 20, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 20, 2004 Interest rates, closing delays among buyers’ top concerns Seminar audience picks panelists’ brains on diverse issues GST often included in purchase price, but buyer ultimately pays What kinds of questions are today’s buyers of new...

No stigma attached to nothing-down deal

by admin | Mar 13, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 13, 2004 No stigma attached to nothing-down deal Old negative images don’t apply to new CMHC scheme Borrowers must demonstrate ability to carry payments   In real estate circles, the term “nothing down” used to conjure up...

Protection needed for small investors

by admin | Mar 6, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 6, 2004 Protection needed for small investors Mall condo never proceeded Lengthy lawsuit only recoups half The settlement last month of a multi-million-dollar real estate class action will allow 143 purchasers in a failed commercial...

Time is running out on Ontario squatters’ rights

by admin | Feb 28, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 28, 2004 Time is running out on Ontario squatters’ rights Paper titles are being converted to electronic That affects ability to acquire title by adverse possession The House of Lords, the highest court in Britain, has given its seal of...

ONHWP has obligation to publish claims

by admin | Feb 21, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 21, 2004 ONHWP has obligation to publish claims on Web site   Concrete steps centre of dispute A Superior Court judge in Toronto has ruled that the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (ONHWP) has the right to publish notice of a warranty...