Be careful using RRSP to buy home

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...

Should sex offender registries be accessible?

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...

Hollywood star’s court win a victory for homeowners

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,...

‘Poorly built house’ case ends after lengthy fight

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...

Energy-efficient homes may be eligible for CMHC mortgage refunds

by admin | Aug 13, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 13, 2005 Energy-efficient homes may be eligible for CMHC mortgage refunds As part of its program to promote energy efficiency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is now offering a 10 per cent refund on its mortgage loan insurance...

No penalties for late closing if buyer agrees to new deadline

by admin | Aug 6, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 6, 2005 No penalties for late closing if buyer agrees to new deadline Amended agreement restarts countdown for any compensation But refusing extension may give builder right to back out of deal An unhappy client came into my office last...