Real Estate Litigation Articles
Some noisy neighbours should just pipe down
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 28, 2006 Some noisy neighbours should just pipe down Courts intervene to restore peace Property rights can have limits If you live in the country, your nearest neighbour may be far enough away that he or she can’t be seen or heard. But...
Assemble your own ‘dream team’
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 28, 2006 Assemble your own ‘dream team’ Decision is so crucial you can’t be too prepared Experts can give advice on every aspect of buying For most people, buying a home is the most expensive purchase they will ever make. With the...
Act brings major changes to real estate industry
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 21, 2006 Act brings major changes to real estate industry Major changes will take place in the Ontario real estate industry when the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act 2002 (REBBA 2002) finally comes into force on March 31. Here are...
Lawyer disbarred for role in mortgage scheme
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 14, 2006 Lawyer disbarred for role in mortgage scheme As part of its ongoing efforts to combat mortgage fraud, the Law Society of Upper Canada has disbarred Edwin Wayne Adler, 65, of Hamilton, for his role in a scheme to obtain mortgage...
In real estate, time truly is of the essence
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca January 7, 2006 In real estate, time truly is of the essence Any delay in deposit may nix agreement If a home purchaser is a little bit late in delivering a deposit cheque, or needs a closing extension of a day or two, will the courts intervene...
Proposed bill concerns boards
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca ©Aaron & Aaron. All Rights Reserved. Website developed & hosted by Running Tide Inc. December 31, 2005 Proposed bill concerns boards New City of Toronto Act could mean municipal land transfer tax The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) and...
Seller on hook for damage between deal signing, closing
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 24, 2005 Seller on hook for damage between deal signing, closing What happens to a house purchase transaction when the building suffers substantial damage between the time the offer is signed and closing? A year ago, the parties to a...
Developer truly was a ‘giant’ in the building trade
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 17, 2005 Developer truly was a ‘giant’ in the building trade In a touching tribute to the late Marco Muzzo in last Saturday’s New in Homes section, writer Pat Brennan described an incident in which the developer was standing at the...
Mortgage fraud persists with cash-back schemes
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 10, 2005 Mortgage fraud persists with cash-back schemes Despite the concerted efforts of every stakeholder in the real estate industry, the message that real estate fraud doesn’t pay is apparently not getting through to everyone in the...
Truly innocent people may lose homes to fraud
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 3, 2005 Truly innocent people may lose homes to fraud The Ontario Court of Appeal recently wrote what may be the final chapter in the case of two mortgages, signed using a forged power of attorney. Unless it is appealed and overturned...
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