Furnace in a closet voids condo sale

by admin | Feb 16, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 16, 2008 Furnace in a closet voids condo sale Virtually no consumer protection against builders’ rights to make changes to house, condo In 2003, when John and Ranmalie Brooker signed an agreement to buy a new condominium from a builder,...

House must be completely empty when sale closes

by admin | Feb 9, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 9, 2008 House must be completely empty when sale closes Seller’s belongings must be gone from moment keys are handed over It’s a question virtually every homebuyer asks: When do I get my keys? The answer usually is that the keys are...

Direct Energy maintenance plan leaves me in the cold

by admin | Feb 9, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca   February 9, 2008 Direct Energy maintenance plan leaves me in the cold So you think you have a total parts and service maintenance contract on your furnace? Think again. In the last few weeks, I ve learned a great deal about my home heating...

Tarion proposals should help buyers in delayed closings

by admin | Feb 2, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca February 2, 2008 Tarion proposals should help buyers in delayed closings Tarion Warranty Corp. has released details of its planned changes to the delayed closing warranty for freehold homes. The changes are subject to final government approval,...

Is secrecy a major structural defect in buyer protection?

by admin | Jan 26, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 26, 2008 Is secrecy a major structural defect in buyer protection? How will buyers of new homes in Ontario know the meaning of a “major structural defect” under the Tarion warranty if the corporation imposes a gag agreement...

Lack of contract invites heartbreak

by admin | Jan 19, 2008 | 2008 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 19, 2008 Lack of contract invites heartbreak For Rick and Lori Bryden, the climax of a sad and costly tale is set for Jan. 29; that’s the day the local sheriff in Brockville is slated to auction off their dream home-turned-nightmare....