Real Estate Litigation Articles
Get it all in writing if building a home
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 17, 2005 Get it all in writing if building a home When a contract to build a custom-built home says that it can only be amended in writing and not verbally, will the courts enforce a handshake deal for thousands of dollars worth of...
Be careful using RRSP to buy home
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 10, 2005 Be careful using RRSP to buy home Many rules apply to tax-free withdrawals Ownership status, closing dates can decide eligibility My client was very excited about her new condominium when she came to see me, to review the...
Should sex offender registries be accessible?
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 3, 2005 Should sex offender registries be accessible? Before you buy a house or a condominium, should you be entitled to know whether there is a convicted sex offender living in the area? Should Canada’s national sex offender registry...
Hollywood star’s court win a victory for homeowners
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 27, 2005 Hollywood star’s court win a victory for homeowners Case helps bolster consumer rights Texas enacts home warranty program Anyone who wants to build a custom home might learn something from the recent experience of Sandra Bullock,...
‘Poorly built house’ case ends after lengthy fight
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 20, 2005 ‘Poorly built house’ case ends after lengthy fight Both sides are claiming victory in a bitterly contested case involving defects in a new luxury home in Ottawa’s Central Park subdivision, which was purchased for $443,500 in...
Energy-efficient homes may be eligible for CMHC mortgage refunds
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 13, 2005 Energy-efficient homes may be eligible for CMHC mortgage refunds As part of its program to promote energy efficiency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is now offering a 10 per cent refund on its mortgage loan insurance...
No penalties for late closing if buyer agrees to new deadline
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 6, 2005 No penalties for late closing if buyer agrees to new deadline Amended agreement restarts countdown for any compensation But refusing extension may give builder right to back out of deal An unhappy client came into my office last...
Readers say marijuana growing concern
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 30, 2005 Readers say marijuana growing concern Judging from the flood of emails and faxes I received following my July 9, 2005 Title Page column (“Grow house disclosure is critical,” archived at http://aaron.ca/columns/2005-07-09.htm), it...
Buyers unaware of endangered birds
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 16, 2005 Buyers unaware of endangered birdsJudge ruled that realtor should have come clean But court still awarded only minor damages The Ontario Superior Court in Belleville last month awarded $2,200 in damages in favour of the purchasers...
Get legal advice if no occupancy permit on closing day
Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 11, 2005 Get legal advice if no occupancy permit on closing day I had an interesting response last week to my May 28, 2005 column, in which I told the story of a couple who refused to close their house purchase when a municipal occupancy...
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