by admin | Jul 3, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 3, 2004 When full disclosure could mean no sales King City neighbourhood has no sewers Septic tanks work fine, but don’t meet standards Last month, I wrote in this space about a North York resident who unknowingly purchased a house with a...
by admin | Jun 26, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 26, 2004 Lawsuits could mean mortgage refunds Banks allegedly overcharged on early payouts Anyone charged a penalty since 1997 could be affected Homeowners who paid off their mortgages early within the last seven years and got zapped with...
by admin | Jun 19, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 19, 2004 No clear winners in this builder-owner wrangle It’s time to play You Be The Judge. Here’s a case that highlights the contrasting expectations of buyers who want their homes to be flawless, and builders who believe they are...
by admin | Jun 12, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 12, 2004 Marijuana grow-ops slash value of real estate Former grow houses nearly impossible to sell Standard clause needed to protect unwary buyers A decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal released last month is a reminder of the...
by admin | Jun 5, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 5, 2004 No simple answer to disclosure of defects Purchaser not told about buried pool It’s often a case of buyer beware Recently I had the pleasure of appearing on the “Inside Real Estate” television program which is broadcast...
by admin | May 29, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 29, 2004 New product protects houses from title fraud Of all the questions I receive from Star readers, the most common one over the last few years has been: How can I protect my house from title fraud? Until now, the answer has always...
