by admin | Jan 18, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 18, 2003 Does ONHWP really protect homebuyers? Couple thinks consumer protection is ‘smoke and mirrors’; disapppointed in conciliation process The Ontario New Home Warranty Plan (ONHWP) proudly proclaims that if there are outstanding...
by admin | Jan 11, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 11, 2003 Victims of a mortgage discharge fraud Private lender faces $70,000 close call When the file landed on my desk, it looked like an ordinary mortgage collection task, but by the time it was concluded several months later, lawyers...
by admin | Jan 4, 2003 | 2003, 2003 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 4, 2003 It’s never too late to prepare your will New estate planning book is full of tips There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all will Who gets the family home if the owners die? Who determines if and when it is sold? Do the kids...
by admin | Dec 28, 2002 | 2002, 2002 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 28, 2002 Don’t let house insurance take a holiday Going away for the holidays? Under most insurance policies, if your house is unoccupied for more than four consecutive days during the winter season, your insurance will not cover water...
by admin | Dec 21, 2002 | 2002, 2002 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 21, 2002 Unfinished work causes nightmares on moving day Buyers usually must close even if work is unfinished Avoid nasty shocks by scrutinizing the fine print It happens all the time. It’s the day of closing and the house isn’t...
by admin | Dec 14, 2002 | 2002, 2002 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 14, 2002 Getting to the root of property damage What happens when your neighbour’s tree and tree roots damage your property? That’s the question Trevor Johnson is facing in the backyard of his North York home. A large maple tree is...