It’s difficult to detect bogus ID

by admin | Jun 4, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 4, 2005 It’s difficult to detect bogus ID Once upon a time, real estate lawyers could assume with confidence that the clients sitting in their office were actually who they said they were. All that changed in 1996 when an Ontario court...

Buyers told it’s illegal if they occupy home

by admin | May 28, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 28, 2005 Buyers told it’s illegal if they occupy home Can a homebuyer be forced to move into a home when an occupancy permit has not been issued and the home fails to meet the Ontario Building Code? Last summer, a couple signed a contract to...

Avoid a feud: Treat cottage like a business

by admin | May 21, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 21, 2005 Avoid a feud: Treat cottage like a business Joint ownership holds potential for family friction Have rules for use, charge fees, ask for reservations   Just in time for the traditional start of cottage season this Victoria Day...

BANANA has appeal

by admin | May 14, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 14, 2005 BANANA has appeal One of the most important functions of a real estate lawyer is to translate sometimes-obscure legal terminology into language that is simple and understandable. Lately, however, I have discovered that there is a...

Home completion delays a sign of the times

by admin | May 7, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 7, 2005 Home completion delays a sign of the times Last week I received an interesting email from a reader who had some questions about delays in closing his new home purchase. “William” explained that he had signed a contract...

New model homes may not be covered by Tarion

by admin | Apr 30, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 30, 2005 New model homes may not be covered by Tarion It came as quite a surprise to me to discover last week that the Tarion new home warranty does not always cover model homes. I always thought that Tarion (previously the Ontario New...