Caring broker may get you broader coverage

by admin | Oct 22, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 22, 2005 Caring broker may get you broader coverage Earlier this month, I wrote in this column about friends of mine I called Gail and Don, and their unfortunate experiences in the aftermath of the storm that hit north of Toronto on Aug....

Zoning bylaw clashes with Charter rights

by admin | Oct 15, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 15, 2005 Zoning bylaw clashes with Charter rights Which law should take priority? Cottages used for religious purposes A judge of the Quebec Superior Court has ordered a congregation of orthodox Jews in the Laurentian village of...

Check mover’s insurance well before leaving for new home

by admin | Oct 8, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 8, 2005 Check mover’s insurance well before leaving for new home Make list of all items transported, before departing, not after Check own coverage and take most valued possessions with you It’s moving day. Everything you own is packed...

Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses

by admin | Oct 1, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 1, 2005 Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses Couple finds policy only pays for damage from sewer backup Buying flood insurance is virtually impossible: Industry spokesman After a traumatic experience with the after-effects of...

Know the facts about extension provisions

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

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 24, 2005 Know the facts about extension provisions I recently received this interesting question from Star reader Laura C. Cicchelli: I understand that if the builder of a new home extends the closing date by more than 120 days, either...

Get it all in writing if building a home

by admin | Sep 17, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 17, 2005 Get it all in writing if building a home When a contract to build a custom-built home says that it can only be amended in writing and not verbally, will the courts enforce a handshake deal for thousands of dollars worth of...