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...

Columnist helps nab fraud suspect

by admin | Apr 3, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca April 3, 2004 Columnist helps nab fraud suspect $380,000 cheque was fraudulent Vacation property was listed on eBay   Columnist Bob Aaron helped the fraud squad nab a man involved in a bogus Internet real estate deal last month. With Aaron is...

It’s true: Some fences make very bad neighbours

by admin | Mar 27, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 27, 2004 It’s true: Some fences make very bad neighbours Property lines must be accurate Licensed surveyor is best protection A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal emphasizes the importance of using a licensed Ontario land...

Interest rates, closing delays among buyers’ top concerns

by admin | Mar 20, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 20, 2004 Interest rates, closing delays among buyers’ top concerns Seminar audience picks panelists’ brains on diverse issues GST often included in purchase price, but buyer ultimately pays What kinds of questions are today’s buyers of new...

No stigma attached to nothing-down deal

by admin | Mar 13, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca March 13, 2004 No stigma attached to nothing-down deal Old negative images don’t apply to new CMHC scheme Borrowers must demonstrate ability to carry payments   In real estate circles, the term “nothing down” used to conjure up...