Real Estate Litigation Articles

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 8,  2003 Don’t stick tenants with hefty tax bills   They subsidize homeowners’ property taxes Renter can pay as much as wealthy executive   Will Toronto’s new mayor and councillors increase house taxes in order to eliminate or reduce...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 1 2003 Fur flies in courts over pet bans Animals face losing battle against condo restrictions But apartment buildings are virtually powerless to prohibit pets   Why is it that pets can be prohibited in condominium buildings but not in...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 25 2003 Politicians, not courts, must stop island airport plan Chicago’s mayor had right idea Area residents lost similar legal battle in Vancouver   My first choice for the next mayor of Toronto isn’t even on the ballot. With the island...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 18 2003 Can unhappy buyers post signs? Homeowners must be sensitive to libel laws Claim for breach of Charter rights struck down   If you’re not happy with your builder, can you put a sign on the front lawn proclaiming your discontent to...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 11 2003 ONHWP’s $100,000 limit should be raised Faulty cement reveals flaws in warranty plan Time and dollar limits too low, judge suggests   The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear the final appeal in the infamous eastern...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca October 4 2003 Property ‘flips’ land lawyer in hot water   Mortgage fraud is in the news again. The Law Society of Upper Canada has filed misconduct charges against Brampton lawyer Vishnu Rajendra (Joey) Poonai over his alleged involvement in a...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 27, 2003 Appliance switch was costly for vendor   Fridges, stove replaced with older units Home’s seller fined $10,000 for fraud It happens from time to time to virtually every real estate lawyer. The day after closing, the purchaser...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 20, 2003 Ask, and you shall avert disappointment Time to play 20 questions is while in sales office Have a lawyer review your offer line by line   Imagine going into a new car showroom and agreeing to buy a $25,000 new car for delivery...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 13, 2003 Time for politicians to step up to the plate Election is opportunity to tackle issues   It’s election time, and that provides the opportunity for the political parties to take a stand for consumer protection in the real estate...

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca September 6, 2003 It’s not a sin to keep your SIN private Just how private is your Social Insurance Number? If you’re applying for a bank loan or a mortgage, do you have to supply your Social Insurance Number? Is it a sin to ask for a SIN? Tom...