Relying on municipal records too risky

by admin | Aug 18, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 18, 2007 Relying on municipal records too risky In last week’s column, I wrote about a client of mine who signed an agreement to purchase a property on Burgess Ave., in the Beach neighbourhood. The lot size was advertised as 36 feet by 96...

Lack of land survey led to lot-size mistake

by admin | Aug 11, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 11, 2007 Lack of land survey led to lot-size mistake Kia was looking forward to moving into his house on a corner lot on Burgess Ave in the Beach neighbourhood. Near Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave., the home has two kitchens, three...

Neighbours in talks after mutual drive dispute

by admin | Aug 4, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 4, 2007 Neighbours in talks after mutual drive dispute Of all the cases that reach our courts, perhaps the most bitterly contested are disputes between neighbours. A classic example of a disagreement which should never have gone before a...

Have your lawyer review purchase agreement before you sign anything

by admin | Jul 28, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 28, 2007 Have your lawyer review purchase agreement before you sign anything A decision of a three-judge panel of the Ontario Divisional Court earlier this year highlights the risk of waiving conditions in a multiple-offer scenario. In...

UFFI clause has outlived its purpose

by admin | Jul 21, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 21, 2007 UFFI clause has outlived its purpose Virtually every residential real estate sale agreement in Ontario contains a clause concerning urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI). Typically, the clause is a warranty that the seller has...

Ruling may have major impact on TARION

by admin | Jul 14, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 14, 2007 Ruling may have major impact on TARION An appeal decision by the Ontario Divisional Court released in April could result in a significant change in the way homeowner claims are treated under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act...