Family feud sparked over ownership of cottages

by admin | Jul 19, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 19, 2008 Family feud sparked over ownership of cottages A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (see below)  provides a timely reminder that parents who want their cottages to remain in the family should consider a plan...

New delayed occupancy warranty benefits consumers

by admin | Jul 12, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 12, 2008 New delayed occupancy warranty benefits consumers Tarion Warranty Corporation has introduced a new set of rules for delayed condominium occupancies. The new delayed occupancy warranty came into effect July 1, 2008, and applies to...

Closing dates you can take to the bank

by admin | Jul 5, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 5, 2008 Closing dates you can take to the bank On July 1, Tarion Warranty Corp. introduced a completely new set of rules and procedures for delayed closings of freehold homes and condominiums purchased from builders. According to Howard...

SPIS form could spell rocky legal ride for buyers

by admin | Jun 28, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 28, 2008 SPIS form could spell rocky legal ride for buyers An Ontario court decision released last month serves as a potent reminder of the dangers of using a Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) when selling real estate. In...

Long-suffering homeowners need cement case resolution

by admin | Jun 21, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 21, 2008 Long-suffering homeowners need cement case resolution The Great Eastern Ontario Cement Case is alive and well and thriving in Ottawa. In fact, after wending its way through the Ontario court system for more than 16 years, it may be...

Good renovation advice available to both owner and contractor

by admin | Jun 14, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 14, 2008 Good renovation advice available to both owner and contractor A bizarre news story out of Shoreham, England, serves as a powerful reminder that the failure to have a signed home renovation contract can create significant problems...