Proposal would protect consumers

by admin | Sep 9, 2000 | 2000, 2000 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 9, 2000 Proposal would protect consumers Movers, renovators would have to stick closer to estimate. When Erin O’Connor planned the move into her new house, she wasn’t expecting the huge hassle she had with her movers. Before the move,...

Look before you waive a contract condition

by admin | Sep 8, 2000 | 2001 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 8, 2001 Look before you waive a contract condition And if something goes wrong, try to settle out of court Almost every agreement of purchase and sale these days – whether for a new or resale home or condominium – has a condition of...

Thinking of buying a time-share?

by admin | Sep 2, 2000 | 2000, 2000 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 2, 2000 Thinking of buying a time-share? Don’t sign anything at sales presentations. There are reputable dealers but also many reasons to be wary. The Ontario government has proposed a 10-day cooling-off period allowing buyers of...

This odour problem `mushroomed’

by admin | Sep 1, 2000 | 2001 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 1, 2001 This odour problem `mushroomed’ Whitby residents protest `putrid, really obnoxious’ smell from mushroom farm I’m the only person I know who will sit down to a delicious Chinese meal and pick out all the mushrooms. What broccoli...

Builders, vendors ignore feng shui at their peril

by admin | Aug 26, 2000 | 2000, 2000 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 26, 2000 Builders, vendors ignore feng shui at their peril Many buyers take ancient principles seriously when house hunting. Does your home have steeply pitched roof lines? Does it face north? Is there a large pole or tree blocking the...

Class action suits expected to multiply

by admin | Aug 25, 2000 | 2001 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 25, 2001 Class action suits expected to multiply Four class actions now wending their way through the judicial system may be the tip of the iceberg for a whole new method of suing builders and developers of new home and condominium...