by admin | Oct 27, 2012 | 2012 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Imagine waking up one morning to find out that the house you are living in and have listed for sale belongs to your next-door neighbours, and their house belongs to you. That’s what happened earlier this month after clients of mine asked me to...
by admin | Oct 13, 2012 | 2012 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca A decision of the Ontario Divisional Court this summer underscores the importance of having an experienced real estate lawyer review a builder purchase agreement before it is signed. Patrick Ha and Rosanna Chiu purchased a new home in Markham...
by admin | Sep 29, 2012 | 2012 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Ontario property owners may soon be in for a shock when they receive their new property assessment notice, but it doesn’t necessarily mean their taxes are going up. Sometime this fall, all Ontario property owners are scheduled to receive notice...
by admin | Sep 15, 2012 | 2012 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca A decision of the Ontario Court of Justice last week highlights the importance of buying a new home only from a registered builder, and the risks to the buyer if the home is not enrolled with the Tarion Warranty Corp. Back in September 2005,...
by admin | Sep 1, 2012 | 2012 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
A decision of Justice Ted Matlow in the Ontario Superior Court last month contains valuable lessons for residential landlords and tenants, along with a strong message for the Ontario government, the Landlord and Tenant Board and the officials charged with making rules...
by admin | Aug 18, 2012 | 2012 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca As a result of its promotion by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), the Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) continues to be a source of never-ending business for litigation lawyers and endless grief for unlucky buyers and...
