Real Estate Litigation Articles

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca August 7, 2004 Paperwork may be lacking in cottage sales   Buyers sometimes take unusual risks   I was reminded again last week that buying cottage country real estate is completely different from buying city property, and that purchasers and...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 31, 2004 Tall tales for insurance adjusters No trouble spotting these bogus claims   It never fails to amaze me how decent, law-abiding citizens become tempted to submit bogus damage claims when they believe an insurance company is going to...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 24, 2004 Buyers back out after plan altered   Builder changed construction agreement Cathedral ceiling replaced with flat version   Two homebuyers are cancelling their purchase after the builder made a fundamental change to their...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 17, 2004 Religious freedom trumps condo rules In a landmark decision upholding religious freedom, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that sincere personal religious beliefs override the terms of a condominium declaration that restrict...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 10, 2004 Winds of change at warranty board Consumer minister to appoint four OHBA no longer has complete control of board A sign hangs in the constituency office of Ontario’s new consumer minister Jim Watson. It reads, "How many people have...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 3, 2004 When full disclosure could mean no sales King City neighbourhood has no sewers Septic tanks work fine, but don’t meet standards   Last month, I wrote in this space about a North York resident who unknowingly purchased a house with a...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 26, 2004 Lawsuits could mean mortgage refunds Banks allegedly overcharged on early payouts Anyone charged a penalty since 1997 could be affected   Homeowners who paid off their mortgages early within the last seven years and got zapped with...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 19, 2004 No clear winners in this builder-owner wrangle It’s time to play You Be The Judge. Here’s a case that highlights the contrasting expectations of buyers who want their homes to be flawless, and builders who believe they are...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 12, 2004 Marijuana grow-ops slash value of real estate Former grow houses nearly impossible to sell Standard clause needed to protect unwary buyers A decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal released last month is a reminder of the...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 5, 2004 No simple answer to disclosure of defects Purchaser not told about buried pool It’s often a case of buyer beware Recently I had the pleasure of appearing on the "Inside Real Estate" television program which is broadcast Thursday...