Some noisy neighbours should just pipe down

by admin | Jan 28, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 28, 2006 Some noisy neighbours should just pipe down Courts intervene to restore peace Property rights can have limits   If you live in the country, your nearest neighbour may be far enough away that he or she can’t be seen or heard. But...

Act brings major changes to real estate industry

by admin | Jan 21, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 21, 2006 Act brings major changes to real estate industry Major changes will take place in the Ontario real estate industry when the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act 2002 (REBBA 2002) finally comes into force on March 31. Here are...

 Lawyer disbarred for role in mortgage scheme

by admin | Jan 14, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 14, 2006  Lawyer disbarred for role in mortgage scheme As part of its ongoing efforts to combat mortgage fraud, the Law Society of Upper Canada has disbarred Edwin Wayne Adler, 65, of Hamilton, for his role in a scheme to obtain mortgage...

In real estate, time truly is of the essence

by admin | Jan 7, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 7, 2006 In real estate, time truly is of the essence Any delay in deposit may nix agreement If a home purchaser is a little bit late in delivering a deposit cheque, or needs a closing extension of a day or two, will the courts intervene...

Proposed bill concerns boards

by admin | Dec 31, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca ©Aaron & Aaron. All Rights Reserved. Website developed & hosted by Running Tide Inc. December 31, 2005 Proposed bill concerns boards New City of Toronto Act could mean municipal land transfer tax The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) and...

Seller on hook for damage between deal signing, closing

by admin | Dec 24, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 24, 2005 Seller on hook for damage between deal signing, closing What happens to a house purchase transaction when the building suffers  substantial damage between the time the offer is signed and closing? A year ago, the parties to a...