Deck building litigation was needless waste of time

by admin | Jan 3, 2009 | 2009 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca Judge rules that deck should have been inspected at the end of construction, not earlier One of the reasons litigation is so expensive and time-consuming in Ontario is that too much court time is spent on cases that should never have gone there...

Consumer protection common theme in 2008

by admin | Dec 27, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 27, 2008 Consumer protection common theme in 2008 When it comes to consumer issues, my goal in this column is to educate, protect, and occasionally, entertain. Over the past year, I emphasized how important it is to have a lawyer’s...

Court is an expensive way to deal with a noise complaint issue

by admin | Dec 20, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 20, 2008 Court is an expensive way to deal with a noise complaint issue A decision of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto earlier this year clarifies the huge financial risks a condominium owner assumes if he or she is found to be...

In litigation cases, often only the lawyers win

by admin | Dec 13, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 13, 2008 In litigation cases, often only the lawyers win In 1997, James and Barbara Dinsmore bought a new townhouse in Windsor for $177,000 from Masterpiece Homes. On taking possession, they noticed dampness on the basement floor, which...

Star columnist appointed to Tarion board

by admin | Dec 13, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 13, 2008 Star columnist appointed to Tarion board Long-time critic will serve three-year term Gail Swainson Real Estate Reporter Lawyer and Toronto Star columnist Bob Aaron has been appointed to the board of Tarion, Ontario’s new home...

Buyer gets frosty welcome

by admin | Dec 6, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 6, 2008 Buyer gets frosty welcome A recent decision of the Small Claims Court in Winnipeg illustrates whether the buyer or seller is responsible for damage to a home, which is discovered on closing. Hazem Alzawawy was interested in...