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...

Seller’s bills can haunt new owner

by admin | Apr 17, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 17, 2004 Seller’s bills can haunt new owner Sometimes lawyer to lawyer letters can solve problem Small claims courts can be another option   Cleaning up a mess left by the previous owners of your home is one thing, but cleaning up their...

House size not guaranteed to buyers

by admin | Apr 10, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 10, 2004 House size not guaranteed to buyers   Laws governing this need reform Home warranty of little help I recently received an e-mail from a Star reader asking about the calculation of total square footage in the sizes of new homes and...