New type of ownership better than some

by admin | May 22, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 22, 2004 New type of ownership better than some   Fractional ownership beats timeshare and land-lease   Buy land, Will Rogers once said, since they ain’t making any more of the stuff. That statement may have been true when the famous...

Warranty will cover some mould damage

by admin | May 15, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 15, 2004 Warranty will cover some mould damage Home’s contents, improvements are not covered Ensure adequate ventilation to offset moisture   Is mould or mould damage covered under the Tarion new home warranty program? That question arises...

New type of property fraud is shocking

by admin | May 12, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 3, 2004 New type of property fraud is shocking   Sophisticated scam almost worked Hydro clerk and lawyer foil crooks   Lawyers attending a recent real estate law seminar at the Law Society of Upper Canada heard for the first time about a...

Include floor plan in offer to avoid surprises

by admin | May 8, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 8, 2004 Include floor plan in offer to avoid surprises It never ceases to amaze me that would-be homebuyers will enter into an agreement to purchase a new home probably the largest single financial transaction in their lives without...

Warranty program needs more scope

by admin | May 1, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 1, 2004 Warranty program needs more scope Mandate should protect buyers Couple sue builder over mould woes Ottawa homeowner Karen Somerville says she became so sick living in her hew home that she had to move out last October and leave...

Reserve studies are due Tuesday

by admin | May 1, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca May 1, 2004 Reserve studies are due Tuesday Report must plan for future repairs If deadline missed, board risks liability Tuesday, May 4,  is an important deadline for every Ontario condominium building that has been registered for more than...