Fur flies in courts over pet bans

by admin | Nov 1, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 1 2003 Fur flies in courts over pet bans Animals face losing battle against condo restrictions But apartment buildings are virtually powerless to prohibit pets   Why is it that pets can be prohibited in condominium buildings but not in...

Politicians, not courts, must stop island airport plan

by admin | Oct 25, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 25 2003 Politicians, not courts, must stop island airport plan Chicago’s mayor had right idea Area residents lost similar legal battle in Vancouver   My first choice for the next mayor of Toronto isn’t even on the ballot. With the island...

Can unhappy buyers post signs?

by admin | Oct 18, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 18 2003 Can unhappy buyers post signs? Homeowners must be sensitive to libel laws Claim for breach of Charter rights struck down   If you’re not happy with your builder, can you put a sign on the front lawn proclaiming your discontent to...

ONHWP’s $100,000 limit should be raised

by admin | Oct 11, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 11 2003 ONHWP’s $100,000 limit should be raised Faulty cement reveals flaws in warranty plan Time and dollar limits too low, judge suggests   The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear the final appeal in the infamous eastern...

Property ‘flips’ land lawyer in hot water

by admin | Oct 4, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 4 2003 Property ‘flips’ land lawyer in hot water   Mortgage fraud is in the news again. The Law Society of Upper Canada has filed misconduct charges against Brampton lawyer Vishnu Rajendra (Joey) Poonai over his alleged involvement in a...

Appliance switch was costly for vendor

by admin | Sep 27, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 27, 2003 Appliance switch was costly for vendor   Fridges, stove replaced with older units Home’s seller fined $10,000 for fraud It happens from time to time to virtually every real estate lawyer. The day after closing, the purchaser...