No correct answer or easy solution to title fraud dilemma

by admin | Sep 30, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 30, 2006 No correct answer or easy solution to title fraud dilemma The governments of Ontario and British Columbia have taken directly opposite positions on how to protect the public from title fraudsters. Earlier this month, Ontario...

A moving experience: couple picked up and left

by admin | Sep 23, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 23, 2006 A moving experience: couple picked up and left In bizarre case of title fraud, they stole the house Two lenders turned to courts to decide complex case   Title fraud is in the news a lot lately, with stories of unfortunate...

Draft fraud law ignores innocent buyer

by admin | Sep 16, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 16, 2006 Draft fraud law ignores innocent buyer Last week’s announcement by Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips that he intends to introduce a law to curb mortgage fraud will result in a major overhaul of Ontario’s land...

‘Tainted’ houses can be ‘scary,’ complex issue

by admin | Sep 9, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 9, 2006 ‘Tainted’ houses can be ‘scary,’ complex issue Buying and living in a house which was the scene of a murder or suicide is not everyone’s cup of tea, but for some people, living in a tainted house is simply not an issue. Last...

Fraud, forgery alleged in mortgage scheme

by admin | Sep 2, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 2, 2006 Fraud, forgery alleged in mortgage scheme Mississauga man faces charges Complex property flips probed by RCMP   A Mississauga man has been arrested and charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 and two counts of uttering...

Independent legal advice is for real

by admin | Aug 26, 2006 | 2006 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 26, 2006 Independent legal advice is for real A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court underlines the purpose of a borrower obtaining independent legal advice, and what a client can and cannot expect from a lawyer in those...