Avoid a feud: Treat cottage like a business

by admin | May 21, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 21, 2005 Avoid a feud: Treat cottage like a business Joint ownership holds potential for family friction Have rules for use, charge fees, ask for reservations   Just in time for the traditional start of cottage season this Victoria Day...

BANANA has appeal

by admin | May 14, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 14, 2005 BANANA has appeal One of the most important functions of a real estate lawyer is to translate sometimes-obscure legal terminology into language that is simple and understandable. Lately, however, I have discovered that there is a...

Home completion delays a sign of the times

by admin | May 7, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 7, 2005 Home completion delays a sign of the times Last week I received an interesting email from a reader who had some questions about delays in closing his new home purchase. “William” explained that he had signed a contract...

New model homes may not be covered by Tarion

by admin | Apr 30, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 30, 2005 New model homes may not be covered by Tarion It came as quite a surprise to me to discover last week that the Tarion new home warranty does not always cover model homes. I always thought that Tarion (previously the Ontario New...

Can new home GST also apply to renos?

by admin | Apr 23, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 23, 2005 Can new home GST also apply to renos? Tax charged if 90 per cent of interior redone Calculation is based on the entire house   It s common knowledge that GST applies to the sale of a new home. There is a partial rebate available...

Read all warning clauses carefully

by admin | Apr 16, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 16, 2005 Read all warning clauses carefully One client’s contract referred to EMI concerns Research found little evidence of cancer link Virtually all builder offers contain an extensive section warning purchasers of matters that they...