by admin | Jun 14, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca An acceptable status certificate is as important to the buyers as the purchase agreement itself. Make sure your lawyer reviews the certificate closely. Why does a lawyer have to review the condominium status certificate on a resale purchase?...
by admin | May 30, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Couple out of home for a year in case of smoke migration We have experienced an overwhelming smell of cigar smoke coming from the condominium unit above ours. What can we do? Those were the living conditions of Sharon MacKay and Tom Cheney that...
by admin | May 17, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Ask for plans and measurements to be included in your purchase offer Where can I find the size of the condo unit I’m buying in the builder’s pre-construction contract? I frequently get asked this question when I review builder offers with...
by admin | May 3, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Ensure the scope, cost and responsibilities are covered I’m about to do a major renovation in my home. What kind of paperwork do I need? Excellent answers to this question were provided by Toronto lawyer Roger Gillott, a partner with the firm...
by admin | Apr 19, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca New home purchase agreements have loopholes What happens when the new-build condominium unit you buy from just the plans is significantly different from the one the builder has completed? Are you obliged to close the deal? That was the issue in...
by admin | Apr 5, 2014 | 2014 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Some title insurance may not cover previous, shoddy repairs I just learned that my house was renovated without a proper permit from the city. Do I have title insurance coverage for the necessary repairs? A client recently asked me this question....
