Disclosing defects to buyers a problem area

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...

Co-ownership deals offer special set of challenges

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...

Disputed land sliver cost couple $42,000

by admin | Feb 12, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 12, 2005 Disputed land sliver cost couple $42,000 The most expensive piece of residential land in Toronto is not the nine-acre parcel owned by Conrad Black on Park Lane Circle, said to be worth more than $10 million, or a paltry $26 a...

Illegal basement flat proves costly mistake

by admin | Feb 5, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 5, 2005 Illegal basement flat proves costly mistake Is a homebuyer entitled to know in advance whether a basement apartment is legal or not? Does a real estate agent have an obligation to disclose to potential purchasers if a second...

Basement suites must meet requirements

by admin | Jan 29, 2005 | 2005 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 29, 2005 Basement suites must meet requirements There are health, fire and building code standards Thousands fail to comply with regulations The recent death of a single mother in a Toronto basement apartment fire is a reminder tragic...

Dream house nightmare

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

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 22 2005 Dream house nightmare Imagine living in a house, which shifts slightly under a heavy snow load or in a high wind, because of an unstable centre-bearing wall. Whenever it rains, water enters the building through a breach in the...