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...
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...
by admin | Sep 10, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 10, 2005 Be careful using RRSP to buy home Many rules apply to tax-free withdrawals Ownership status, closing dates can decide eligibility My client was very excited about her new condominium when she came to see me, to review the...
by admin | Sep 3, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 3, 2005 Should sex offender registries be accessible? Before you buy a house or a condominium, should you be entitled to know whether there is a convicted sex offender living in the area? Should Canada’s national sex offender registry...
by admin | Aug 27, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 27, 2005 Hollywood star’s court win a victory for homeowners Case helps bolster consumer rights Texas enacts home warranty program Anyone who wants to build a custom home might learn something from the recent experience of Sandra Bullock,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 20, 2005 ‘Poorly built house’ case ends after lengthy fight Both sides are claiming victory in a bitterly contested case involving defects in a new luxury home in Ottawa’s Central Park subdivision, which was purchased for $443,500 in...
