Real Estate Litigation Articles

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 19, 2005 Survey can thwart real estate fraud I’ve often said a land survey is the most important document in a real estate transaction. Without one, the buyer of a new or resale home cannot accurately determine the exact dimensions and...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 12, 2005 Check sealed areas during home inspection When conducting an inspection, is a home inspector required to gain access to sealed areas like an attic or crawl space to conduct a complete inspection? If those areas aren’t viewed,...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 5, 2005 Reviewing survey a must in any transaction There’s a general misconception in the real estate field that a land survey for a house is not necessary as long as a purchaser gets a title insurance policy. The truth is that a survey...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 29, 2005 Check condo deed’s suite number with plans 124 units were wrongly labelled Floor plans can save you grief I’ve always thought that the most important documents in a condominium purchase transaction are the massive floor plans...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 22, 2005 Caring broker may get you broader coverage Earlier this month, I wrote in this column about friends of mine I called Gail and Don, and their unfortunate experiences in the aftermath of the storm that hit north of Toronto on Aug....

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 15, 2005 Zoning bylaw clashes with Charter rights Which law should take priority? Cottages used for religious purposes A judge of the Quebec Superior Court has ordered a congregation of orthodox Jews in the Laurentian village of...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 8, 2005 Check mover’s insurance well before leaving for new home Make list of all items transported, before departing, not after Check own coverage and take most valued possessions with you It’s moving day. Everything you own is packed...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 1, 2005 Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses Couple finds policy only pays for damage from sewer backup Buying flood insurance is virtually impossible: Industry spokesman After a traumatic experience with the after-effects of...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 24, 2005 Know the facts about extension provisions I recently received this interesting question from Star reader Laura C. Cicchelli: I understand that if the builder of a new home extends the closing date by more than 120 days, either...