by admin | Mar 26, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 26, 2005 Who owns air above our homes? Reader requests local no-fly zone Property rights are lower than ever Noisy neighbours and noisy neighbourhoods continue to be a matter of considerable concern to Toronto-area homeowners. One Star...
by admin | Mar 19, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 19, 2005 Tracking down a home’s history One question real estate lawyers are often asked: “How old is my house?” Homebuyers want to know the age of their house for one of two reasons. Either they are genuinely curious about the...
by admin | Mar 12, 2005 | 2005, 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 12, 2005 Electricity liability can be shocking Judge rules in favour of homeowners in tenant arrears case These stories strange but true Is it possible for a homebuyer to get stuck with the unpaid electricity bill of the former owner or...
by admin | Mar 5, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 5, 2005 Zany, bogus scams don’t fool insurers Fraud coalition releases 2004 list These stories strange but true If you ask the average law-abiding Canadian the total value of the contents of his or her home, you will probably get a fairly...
by admin | Feb 26, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 26, 2005 Disclosing defects to buyers a problem area Asbestos, former pot-growing houses a concern An aware agent must legally make full disclosure I recently received two emails from readers on the subject of disclosing home defects to...
by admin | Feb 19, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 19, 2005 Co-ownership deals offer special set of challenges Scattered across the Toronto area are dozens, if not hundreds, of multi-unit residential complexes that have been organized as co-ownerships. Unlike condominiums and...