Articles by Bob Aaron
The law firm of Aaron & Aaron was founded by Irving Aaron, Q.C., in 1930. Today it consists of Bob Aaron and a dedicated support staff.
Bob can be reached directly by phone at 416-364-9366 or by email at bob@aaron.ca
- City bylaw leaves permits up to homeowners
September 4, 2010 - Mortgage fraud fallout working way through courts
August 21, 2010 - Lawyer not obligated to negotiate better purchase agreement
August 7, 2010 - Toronto's building department operations are neither open nor transparent
July 24, 2010 - RECO decision heralds new rules about basement apartments
July 10, 2010 - Case dismissed against sellers of house with hidden defects
June 26, 2010 - Asbestos little-understood issue in real estate industry
June 12, 2010 - Monopoly of land registration system inappropriate
May 29, 2010 - Attached religious object likely should have stayed with house
May 15, 2010 - Monopoly of land registration system inappropriate
May 9, 2010 - Land survey most important document in real estate transaction
May 1, 2010 - City takes dim view of junked car 'planter'
April 17, 2010 - Lender didn't have right to add credit card balance to mortgage
April 3, 2010 - Developer-imposed purchase agreements challenged
March 20, 2010 - Victory for non-smoking condo couple in B.C.
March 6, 2010 - Buyers overpay builder for estimated taxes
February 20, 2010 - Owners no longer in hot water over outdoor tub
February 6, 2010 - Make indoor air quality test a standard part of real estate purchases
January 23, 2010 - ARB decision on wind power noise sets precedent
January 9, 2010 - Title insurer not obligated to cover all risks
January 2, 2010 - Amend code to protect innocent neighbours
December 26, 2009 - Couple's chimney suddenly "illegal"
December 19, 2009 - Will cheaper access to justice mean more litigation?
December 12, 2009 - Will kits can create recipe for disaster
November 28, 2009 - Court ruling rattles home inspectors
November 21, 2009 - Putting property in children's names is risky
November 14, 2009 - Buyers hit with big bills for surprise adjustments
November 7, 2009 - Rules on terminating a deal all over the map
October 31, 2009 - Honesty won't resolve disclosure form issues
October 24, 2009 - Ontario a step closer to mandatory energy audits
October 17, 2009 - Privacy at home focus of much court debate
October 10, 2009 - Devil is in the details
October 3, 2009 - Real estate agents are divided over disclosure form
September 26, 2009 - New right-of-entry bylaw is overkill
September 19, 2009 - Disclosure document is an invitation to litigation
September 12, 2009 - Buyers, check condo status certificates carefully
September 5, 2009 - Historic house turns into 'renovation from hell'
August 29, 2009 - Insist on fireplace inspection when purchasing home
August 22, 2009 - Sellers statement often results in expensive court proceedings
August 15, 2009 - Privacy and personal photos at heart of case
August 8, 2009 - Have mortgage financing in place prior to closing
July 18, 2009 - Buying inducements must be disclosed
July 11, 2009 - Straw homebuyer scheme is illegal
July 4, 2009 - Is green roof bylaw valid or a cash grab?
June 27, 2009 - Chinese drywall creating crisis
June 20, 2009 - Case must be strong if you decide to sue lawyer
June 13, 2009 - How to create a legal second suite
June 6, 2009 - Loss of part of deposit teaches a hard lesson
May 30, 2009 - Court rules against aboriginal land claim
May 23, 2009 - Cottage deals need special expertise
May 9, 2009 - HST will box home buyers, builders into bizarre deals
May 2, 2009 - Builders should be upfront about extra condo charges
April 25, 2009 - Seek professional advice to keep cottage in the family
April 18, 2009 - When it comes to surveys, size matters
April 11, 2009 - Advertised house came up short
April 4, 2009 - Thumbs down on offensive Illinois law
March 28, 2009 - Perhaps Health Canada should review UFFI ban
March 21, 2009 - Legislation carries some scary powers
March 14, 2009 - Bill 150 targets long-suffering homeowner
March 7, 2009 - Don't take law into own hands over fence dispute
February 28, 2009 - Harmonized tax would hit renovations, resales
February 21, 2009 - Licensed home inspectors make perfect sense
February 14, 2009 - Beware of mortgage tax deduction claims
January 31, 2009 - Review survey before signing any agreement
January 24, 2009 - Should suicide have been disclosed to homebuyer?
January 17, 2009 - Signing disclosure form requires legal assistance
January 10, 2009 - Deck building litigation was needless waste of time
January 3, 2009 - Consumer protection common theme in 2008
December 27, 2008 - Court is an expensive way to deal with a noise complaint issue
December 20, 2008 - In litigation cases, often only the lawyers win
December 13, 2008 - Buyer gets frosty welcome
December 6, 2008 - Fraudster's house 'sale' ends up costing bank
November 29, 2008 - Lawyers may kill deals not in client's best interest
November 22, 2008 - Tarion softens approach on vendors who sell newly built homes
November 15, 2008 - Known dangerous defects must be disclosed by vendor
November 8, 2008 - Agents should never brush off the need for a survey
November 1, 2008 - When it comes to property's paranormal history, it's buyer beware
October 25, 2008 - Nail down right-of-access before purchase
October 18, 2008 - Health card acceptable for voting but not for mortgage
October 11, 2008 - Always review purchase agreements with a lawyer
October 4, 2008 - Brother messes up with email scam
September 27, 2008 - Not a good idea to interfere with right-of-way
September 20, 2008 - Oil storage tank leak a cautionary tale
September 13, 2008 - Bylaw sinks pirate ship playhouse
September 6, 2008 - Foreclosure tale is coyote ugly
August 30, 2008 - Presence of asbestos kills home purchase
August 23, 2008 - Mortgage fraud scheme manipulated 'puppet' purchasers
August 16, 2008 - Putting oil in wrong tank adds fuel to this warning
August 9, 2008 - Clients will suffer if articling program is abolished
August 2, 2008 - Vendors take risk signing SPIS form
July 26, 2008 - Family feud sparked over ownership of cottages
July 19, 2008 - New delayed occupancy warranty benefits consumers
July 12, 2008 - Closing dates you can take to the bank
July 5, 2008 - SPIS form could spell rocky legal ride for buyers
June 28, 2008 - Long-suffering homeowners need cement case resolution
June 21, 2008 - Good renovation advice available to both owner and contractor
June 14, 2008 - Cheque scam threatens to slow down real estate transactions
June 7, 2008 - Check the noise level before you purchase
May 31, 2008 - Before buying check survey for boundaries
May 24, 2008 - Buyer soaked with vendor's final water bill
May 17, 2008 - Good fences make good neighbours but bad lawsuits
May 10, 2008 - Road access critical when buying cottage
May 3, 2008 - Supreme Court rules on joint name transfer issue
April 26, 2008 - Buyer pays price for jilting agent
April 19, 2008 - Beware if you're buying new to flip
April 12, 2008 - Reno contracts should never be taken lightly
April 5, 2008 - A little info, a lot of trouble
March 29, 2008 - Power of attorney under scrutiny
March 22, 2008 - Seek advice before making mortgage manoeuvre
March 15, 2008 - Landlords can keep properties smoke-free
March 8, 2008 - When your lakeside lot starts to grow
March 1, 2008 - New condo delayed-closing rules coming
February 23, 2008 - Furnace in a closet voids condo sale
February 16, 2008 - Direct Energy maintenance plan leaves me in the cold
February 9, 2008 - House must be completely empty when sale closes
February 9, 2008 - Tarion proposals should help buyers in delayed closings
February 2, 2008 - Is secrecy a major structural defect in buyer protection?
January 26, 2008 - Lack of contract invites heartbreak
January 19, 2008 - CBC MARKETPLACE - THE CONDO CRUNCH - Wendy Mesley (with Bob Aaron)
January 12, 2008 - House fraud decision rocks industry
January 5, 2008 - As if lawyers need extra work
December 22, 2007 - Document your insured possessions
December 15, 2007 - Time to repeal outdated law
December 8, 2007 - 'Arrogant' bank chastised by judge
December 1, 2007 - We need an open, comprehensive grow-op list
November 24, 2007 - 'Miller bite' hangover probably won't drive buyers out of the city
November 17, 2007 - Buyer beware if you want that GST rebate
November 3, 2007 - Federal tax cut already in effect
November 3, 2007 - New home worthless, assessor rules
October 27, 2007 - 'Effluent society' can't afford to flush 'n' forget
October 20, 2007 - The worth of an emailed signature lost in legislation
October 13, 2007 - It's best not to combine mortgage, line of credit
October 6, 2007 - Renovation project calls for a written deal
September 29, 2007 - Be careful when buying homes once heated with oil
September 22, 2007 - Signing SPIS form remains a huge risk
September 8, 2007 - Title insurance policies can differ
September 1, 2007 - Probate not necessary to sell house in most cases
August 25, 2007 - Relying on municipal records too risky
August 18, 2007 - Lack of land survey led to lot-size mistake
August 11, 2007 - Neighbours in talks after mutual drive dispute
August 4, 2007 - Have your lawyer review purchase agreement before you sign anything
July 28, 2007 - UFFI clause has outlived its purpose
July 21, 2007 - Ruling may have major impact on TARION
July 14, 2007 - Old fence makes for warring neighbours
July 7, 2007 - Vendor who signs SPIS invites future litigation
June 30, 2007 - City axe threatens golden goose
June 23, 2007 - Warranty plan could be election issue
June 16, 2007 - Should vendor disclose a property's past?
June 9, 2007 - Creative taxes answer to city's budget woes
May 26, 2007 - Tarion warranty fails to protect consumers
May 19, 2007 - Easement dispute points to value of survey
May 5, 2007 - Who's liable for house defects?
April 28, 2007 - Paralegal licensing is good news
April 21, 2007 - Don't buy without a home inspection
April 14, 2007 - No protection for conversion projects
April 7, 2007 - Bank takes a hard hit with condo parking space fraud
March 31, 2007 - City land transfer tax a bad idea
March 24, 2007 - Advocacy group dissatisfied with Tarion
March 17, 2007 - Condo battle ends after 14 years
March 10, 2007 - Real estate commissions must be paid
March 3, 2007 - Bylaw breach turns costly
February 24, 2007 - Warranty does not eliminate client's rights
February 17, 2007 - Buyers protected
February 10, 2007 - Buyer pays for pouncing on seller's error
February 3, 2007 - GST reduction rebates are hefty on home sales
January 27, 2007 - A survey can save you major hassles: Stewart Title responds
January 20, 2007 - Make Your Mortgage Interest a Tax Deduction
January 19, 2007 - Neighbours draw line over repairs
January 13, 2007 - Some U.S. title insurers seek to avoid paying claims
January 6, 2007 - In 2006, title fraud top real estate story
December 30, 2006 - 'Tis the season when many of us bless our homes
December 23, 2006 - Your castle isn't always a fortress
December 16, 2006 - Buyer beware when it comes to deposits
December 9, 2006 - Real estate deals don't belong in court
December 2, 2006 - Beware the tiny, turgid prose of the offer
November 25, 2006 - Sister's signature forged in sale
November 18, 2006 - Fraud victims deserve quicker compensation
November 11, 2006 - Disclosure: It's seller beware
November 4, 2006 - Title fraud bill faces troubled future
October 28, 2006 - Beware of signing disclosure forms
October 21, 2006 - Make land survey part of any deal
October 14, 2006 - Title theft issue strikes emotional chord
October 7, 2006 - No correct answer or easy solution to title fraud dilemma
September 30, 2006 - A moving experience: couple picked up and left
September 23, 2006 - Draft fraud law ignores innocent buyer
September 16, 2006 - 'Tainted' houses can be 'scary,' complex issue
September 9, 2006 - Fraud, forgery alleged in mortgage scheme
September 2, 2006 - Independent legal advice is for real
August 26, 2006 - Greedy consumers fuelled mortgage scam
August 19, 2006 - Parental gift up for grabs in divorce
August 12, 2006 - Be careful buying nearly new home
August 5, 2006 - Why risk court appeal? Just change the law
July 29, 2006 - Leaky condo lawsuit offers lessons for all
July 22, 2006 - Results can be costly if contract is not specific
July 15, 2006 - Results can be costly if contract is not specific
July 15, 2006 - Take smoking ban inside the home
July 8, 2006 - Lawyers play key role in buyer protection
July 1, 2006 - Condo buyers' class-action suit bears watching
June 24, 2006 - Learn about future use of nearby land
June 17, 2006 - Toronto subject to native land claim
June 10, 2006 - Top 10 things to beware of when buying resale
June 3, 2006 - Tough to reconcile Caledonia land dispute
May 27, 2006 - Ministry's 'clarification' a tax grab
May 20, 2006 - How new GST will affect homebuyers
May 13, 2006 - Ontario hikes land transfer tax on new houses
May 6, 2006 - Finders not keepers in real estate deals
April 29, 2006 - House title thieves can wreak havoc
April 22, 2006 - Learn all facets of title insurance
April 15, 2006 - Tax records don't always reflect reality
April 8, 2006 - Ruling may force police to list grow houses
April 1, 2006 - Litigation can prove a costly nightmare
March 25, 2006 - Scarborough grow houses listed on-line
March 18, 2006 - Make sure dimensions of lot are specified
March 11, 2006 - Get expert advice for estate planning
March 4, 2006 - Closing date extension request denied
February 25, 2006 - What do you do if you find a bag of cash?
February 18, 2006 - Use RRSP funds to pay down mortgage now
February 11, 2006 - Time-shares: Don't buy under pressure
February 4, 2006 - Assemble your own 'dream team'
January 28, 2006 - Some noisy neighbours should just pipe down
January 28, 2006 - Act brings major changes to real estate industry
January 21, 2006 - Lawyer disbarred for role in mortgage scheme
January 14, 2006 - Proposed bill concerns boards
December 31, 2005 - Developer truly was a 'giant' in the building trade
December 17, 2005 - Mortgage fraud persists with cash-back schemes
December 10, 2005 - Truly innocent people may lose homes to fraud
December 3, 2005 - Check to see if home is under warranty
November 26, 2005 - Survey can thwart real estate fraud
November 19, 2005 - Check sealed areas during home inspection
November 12, 2005 - Reviewing survey a must in any transaction
November 5, 2005 - Check condo deed's suite number with plans
October 29, 2005 - Caring broker may get you broader coverage
October 22, 2005 - Zoning bylaw clashes with Charter rights
October 15, 2005 - Check mover's insurance well before leaving for new home
October 8, 2005 - Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses
October 1, 2005 - Know the facts about extension provisions
September 24, 2005 - Get it all in writing if building a home
September 17, 2005 - eBay clicks with real estate
September 14, 2005 - Be careful using RRSP to buy home
September 10, 2005 - Should sex offender registries be accessible?
September 3, 2005 - Hollywood star's court win a victory for homeowners
August 27, 2005 - 'Poorly built house' case ends after lengthy fight
August 20, 2005 - Energy-efficient homes may be eligible for CMHC mortgage refunds
August 13, 2005 - No penalties for late closing if buyer agrees to new deadline
August 6, 2005 - Readers say marijuana growing concern
July 30, 2005 - Get advice about down payment gifts
July 16, 2005 - Buyers unaware of endangered birds
July 16, 2005 - Grow house disclosure is critical
July 9, 2005 - Be wise: Get a will to avoid problems
July 2, 2005 - Toxic mould in homes becoming a hot issue
June 25, 2005 - New law improves time-share safeguards
June 18, 2005 - Get legal advice if no occupancy permit on closing day
June 11, 2005 - It's difficult to detect bogus ID
June 4, 2005 - Buyers told it's illegal if they occupy home
May 28, 2005 - Avoid a feud: Treat cottage like a business
May 21, 2005 - BANANA has appeal
May 14, 2005 - Home completion delays a sign of the times
May 7, 2005 - New model homes may not be covered by Tarion
April 30, 2005 - Can new home GST also apply to renos?
April 23, 2005 - Real estate fraud continues to grow
April 9, 2005 - Issues to consider before signing purchase agreement
April 2, 2005 - Who owns air above our homes?
March 26, 2005 - Tracking down a home's history
March 19, 2005 - Electricity liability can be shocking
March 12, 2005 - Zany, bogus scams don't fool insurers
March 5, 2005 - Disclosing defects to buyers a problem area
February 26, 2005 - Co-ownership deals offer special set of challenges
February 19, 2005 - Disputed land sliver cost couple $42,000
February 12, 2005 - Illegal basement flat proves costly mistake
February 5, 2005 - Basement suites must meet requirements
January 29, 2005 - Dream house nightmare
January 22, 2005 - Broker may find a better mortgage deal
January 15, 2005 - Desperately seeking peace and quiet
January 8, 2005 - A few ideas for the Minister
January 1, 2005 - Is it legal to deck the lights?
December 24, 2004 - Be ready for the unexpected in real estate deals
December 11, 2004 - Forgotten oil tanks can prove expensive
December 4, 2004 - Hazard land brings grief
November 27, 2004 - Search heats up home privacy concerns
November 20, 2004 - Frisky neighbours keep couple awake
November 18, 2004 - Wife's forgery puts home at risk
November 13, 2004 - Don't stick tenants with hefty tax bills
November 8, 2004 - Resale home inspection a smart move
November 6, 2004 - Laurels to paralegal report; e-learning darts
October 23, 2004 - Staying silent in home sale may equal fraud
October 16, 2004 - Heed power of attorney
October 9, 2004 - Builders must fulfill their promises
October 2, 2004 - Books to crack for condo owners
October 2, 2004 - Readers weigh in on disclosure statements
September 30, 2004 - Follow checklist to avoid surprises
September 25, 2004 - Real estate agent fined for overlooking survey
September 18, 2004 - Arrange own mortgage insurance
September 11, 2004 - Fractional structure much better approach than typical timeshare
September 11, 2004 - Weed-like tree at root of neighbours' quarrel
September 4, 2004 - Wrong brick colour used for couple's dream home
August 28, 2004 - Ruling will spur credit agencies to fix errors quickly
August 21, 2004 - Even amateur builders can be liable
August 14, 2004 - Paperwork may be lacking in cottage sales
August 7, 2004 - Buyers back out after plan altered
July 24, 2004 - Religious freedom trumps condo rules
July 17, 2004 - Winds of change at warranty board
July 10, 2004 - When full disclosure could mean no sales
July 3, 2004 - Lawsuits could mean mortgage refunds
June 26, 2004 - No clear winners in this builder-owner wrangle
June 19, 2004 - Marijuana grow-ops slash value of real estate
June 12, 2004 - No simple answer to disclosure of defects
June 5, 2004 - New product protects houses from title fraud
May 28, 2004 - New type of ownership better than some
May 22, 2004 - Warranty will cover some mould damage
May 15, 2004 - Include floor plan in offer to avoid surprises
May 8, 2004 - Warranty program needs more scope
May 1, 2004 - Reserve studies are due Tuesday
May 1, 2004 - Seller's bills can haunt new owner
April 17, 2004 - House size not guaranteed to buyers
April 10, 2004 - Columnist helps nab fraud suspect
April 3, 2004 - It's true: Some fences make very bad neighbours
March 27, 2004 - Interest rates, closing delays among buyers' top concerns
March 20, 2004 - No stigma attached to nothing-down deal
March 13, 2004 - Protection needed for small investors
March 6, 2004 - Time is running out on Ontario squatters' rights
February 28, 2004 - ONHWP has obligation to publish claims
February 21, 2004 - Selling unregistered condos can be complex
February 14, 2004 - Home truths aren't always so simple
February 7, 2004 - Lawyers should handle Real Estate Deals
January 31, 2004 - Court upholds city ban on pesticides
January 24, 2004 - Amazing grace period spells grief for buyers
January 17, 2004 - Lawyer suspended for role in house flips
January 10, 2004 - New type of property fraud is shocking
January 3, 2004 - You can never have too much insurance
December 27, 2003 - Look out for suspicious clauses
December 20, 2003 - Power failure can pull plug on real estate deals
December 13, 2003 - Electronic registration means more paper
December 6, 2003 - Lawyer Robinette played key civil rights role
November 29, 2003 - Arranging a mortgage? Bring some photo I.D.
November 22, 2003 - Best to arrange your own mortgage insurance
November 15, 2003 - Fur flies in court over pet ban
November 1, 2003 - Politicians, not courts, must stop island airport plan
October 25, 2003 - Can unhappy buyers post signs?
October 18, 2003 - ONHWP's $100,000 limit should be raised
October 11, 2003 - Property 'flip' lands lawyer in hot water
October 4, 2003 - Appliance switch was costly for vendor
September 27, 2003 - Time for politicians to step up to the plate
September 9, 2003 - It's not a sin to keep your SIN private
September 6, 2003 - A book for dummies, or by dummies?
August 30, 2003 - Homes' in-law suites can be risky bet
August 23, 2003 - Ask, and you shall avert disappointment
August 20, 2003 - Deed forgery far too easy
August 16, 2003 - Buyers had recourse for altered floor plan
August 9, 2003 - Mortgage fraud victims can also lose homes
August 2, 2003 - Tall tales for insurance adjusters
July 31, 2003 - Beware of Extra costs for mortgage paperwork
July 26, 2003 - Do Neighbours have right to natural light
July 19, 2003 - The perils of buying a vendor-built home
July 12, 2003 - Ontario buyers deserve same rights as British
July 5, 2003 - No flying maple leaves in Markham on Canada Day
June 28, 2003 - No gazumping, please, we're Canadian
June 21, 2003 - Choose title insurance firm carefully
June 14, 2003 - Infrared camera ruled an invasion of privacy
June 7, 2003 - Law Society boots lawyer in property flip scam
May 31, 2003 - Deductions not fair and not necessary
May 24, 2003 - Squatter's rights no defence
May 17, 2003 - Home inspector warned of moisture in basement
May 10, 2003 - Movers liable for losing couple's possessions
May 3, 2003 - Vendors didn't reveal facts about nude beach
April 26, 2003 - Danger seen in popular home insulation product
April 19, 2003 - Be your own real estate agent at new Internet site
April 12, 2003 - Buyers need protection from delayed closings
April 5, 2003 - Just what do timeshare owners actually own
March 29, 2003 - Legal wrangles continue in cement case
March 22, 2003 - Class action nixed in alleged price-fixing case
March 15, 2003 - Adopting condo model for new homes won't work
March 8, 2003 - Family compensated in mortgage fraud case
March 1, 2003 - Real estate agents must exercise care
February 22, 2003 - Do you know where you live?
February 15, 2003 - Courts pave way for greening of our lawns
February 8, 2003 - Smart investors skip RRSPs to pay down mortgage now
February 1, 2003 - Column on warranty program hits nerve
January 25, 2003 - Does ONHWP really protect homebuyers?
January 18, 2003 - Victims of a mortgage discharge fraud
January 11, 2003 - It's never too late to prepare your will
January 4, 2003 - Don't let house insurance take a holiday
December 28, 2002 - Unfinished work causes nightmares on moving day
December 21, 2002 - Getting to the root of property damage
December 14, 2002 - Standard contracts offer builder leeway to make changes
December 7, 2002 - Homebuyer beware of old fuel oil tanks
November 30, 2002 - Insurance firms guard themselves from terrorism
November 23, 2002 - Pointing out 'Hudak's folly'
November 16, 2002 - Common sense can help protect your identity
November 9, 2002 - Taxpayers on hook for leaky condo
November 2, 2002 - Mike Myers Dr. an evil idea
October 26, 2002 - The two-car garage that wasn't
October 19, 2002 - Misery loves company in real estate lawsuits
October 12, 2002 - Country dream washed away
October 5, 2002 - Turns out strange smell was due to straw builder hadn't cleaned up
September 28, 2002 - How homebuyer protection could be improved
September 28, 2002 - Owner had to make a stink about basement
September 21, 2002 - Home warranty program behind the times
September 7, 2002 - Residents heated up over transformer boxes
August 31, 2002 - In praise of caring builders
August 24, 2002 - Why should buyer have to wait for service
August 17, 2002 - There's no place for racism in real estate
August 10, 2002 - Don't be rattled by fixtures vs. chattels
August 3, 2002 - Study shows mortgage renewers a loyal bunch
July 27, 2002 - Squeaky wheels get after-sales results
July 20, 2002 - Controversial Ottawa house has new owner
July 13, 2002 - Homeowner lost legal suit over mould
July 6, 2002 - Agents, broker face fines in double-offer sale scheme
June 29, 2002 - Loyalty programs could be illegal
June 29, 2002 - Cottage purchases deserve due diligence
June 8, 2002 - Ask a Lawyer
June 6, 2002 - Paralegal proposal a recipe for havoc
May 25, 2002 - Lawyers governing paralegals: recipe for disaster
May 18, 2002 - Builder offers can conceal surprises
May 4, 2002 - Tenant-homeowner tax inequity must stop
April 20, 2002 - Fraudulent title transfer takes costly toll
April 13, 2002 - Oklahoma flip tosses lawyer
April 4, 2002 - New York real estate still strong after Sept. 11
March 23, 2002 - Nightmare ending for victims of fraud
March 16, 2002 - Title fraud costs taxpayers
March 9, 2002 - Inspect home before listing to correct any minor flaws
March 2, 2002 - Property title fraud strikes a nerve
February 23, 2002 - Home office tax breaks
February 16, 2002 - Stolen dreams
February 9, 2002 - Recent decision does little to dissuade dishonest realtors
February 2, 2002 - Home insurance policy not all that reassuring
January 26, 2002 - Living in Shuster's house
January 19, 2002 - Couple wins fight over new house
January 12, 2002 - Woman loses `squatter's rights' case
January 5, 2002 - Tory bill takes aim at consumers
December 29, 2001 - The War and Peace of condo literature
December 22, 2001 - New form gives buyers protection
December 18, 2001 - Making noise about noise
December 8, 2001 - Building a litany of broken promises
December 1, 2001 - No will? Get one now!
November 24, 2001 - What recourse do St. Clair W. homebuyers have?
November 17, 2001 - Making the GST work better for homebuyers
November 10, 2001 - Getting to the root of a cellar flood
November 3, 2001 - Murder, mayhem and ghosts
October 27, 2001 - Is there a deal or not? Case is a tricky one
October 20, 2001 - Why bar lawyers from real estate transactions?
October 13, 2001 - Challenge to the low-flush commode
September 29, 2001 - Flood of reaction greets call to regulate salespeople
September 22, 2001 - Condo Act guide is user friendly
September 22, 2001 - Big win for B.C. condo owners
September 15, 2001 - Look before you waive a contract condition
September 8, 2001 - This odour problem `mushroomed'
September 1, 2001 - Class action suits expected to multiply
August 25, 2001 - What lies beyond your walls?
August 18, 2001 - Wild West tactics must be corralled
August 11, 2001 - Draft real estate law flawed
August 4, 2001 - No beach party for Lake Erie residents
July 28, 2001 - Lessons for buyers from project fire
July 21, 2001 - Final chapter written in `infamous cement case'
July 14, 2001 - Liberty Walk buyers won't have to pay more
July 7, 2001 - Lawsuit, shmawsuit': Yiddish livens up courtroom
June 30, 2001 - City takes hit for shoddy Reno
June 23, 2001 - Do we want to be like our southern neighbour?
June 16, 2001 - Wife may be on hook for co-signing loan
June 9, 2001 - Ottawa to force lawyers to snitch on clients
June 2, 2001 - Erotic affair with the home
May 26, 2001 - Pre-sale inspections smooth path for buyer and seller
May 19, 2001 - Did you buy at site of fire?
May 12, 2001 - Possession counts when finders aren't keepers
May 12, 2001 - Gretzky: he sues, he misses
April 28, 2001 - What if Ontario residents don't have proper title to their lands?
April 28, 2001 - Insulation foam doesn't deserve to be banned
April 14, 2001 - Small-town lawyer has some big ideas
April 7, 2001 - Squatter's rights a tricky issue
April 4, 2001 - Unfortunate ruling for home-buying public
March 24, 2001 - Using kit to write will can be risky
March 17, 2001 - Condo or co-op?
March 10, 2001 - Why racist restrictions no longer apply in land deals
March 3, 2001 - Beware the `Oklahoma' swindle
February 24, 2001 - Cement case hard to work out
February 17, 2001 - Should homeowner pay off mortgage or invest in RRSP?
February 8, 2001 - Who's liable if dog bites?
February 2, 2001 - `Oklahoma swindle' is just plain real estate fraud
January 26, 2001 - In pursuance of plain English, forthwith
January 18, 2001 - What if your house was sold out from under you?
January 11, 2001 - Why condo cash deal caused concern
January 4, 2001 - Don't take your home insurance for granted
December 28, 2000 - Municipality liable for faulty construction
December 20, 2000 - Homeowners not liable for sidewalk mishaps
December 14, 2000 - Time real estate industry started e-mailing offers
December 7, 2000 - There's no turning back on plan to automate land registry
November 30, 2000 - Not all title insurers are alike
November 23, 2000 - Why you should get title insurance
November 18, 2000 - Make sure your lawyer's on the e-train
November 10, 2000 - Province draws line on sloppy documentation
November 5, 2000 - Spectre of tainted houses raised
October 22, 2000 - Co-owning a house? Get a written agreement
October 20, 2000 - Love is blind - that's why there's legal advice
October 14, 2000 - Inspectors don't cover environmental hazards
October 7, 2000 - Real estate body insults its members
September 30, 2000 - When parents help their kids buy a home
September 30, 2000 - Paralegal ruling will have far-reaching result
September 23, 2000 - White paper proposals target real estate fraud
September 16, 2000 - Proposal would protect consumers
September 9, 2000 - Thinking of buying a time-share?
September 2, 2000 - Builders, vendors ignore feng shui at their peril
August 26, 2000 - Vendor mortgage issue draws reactions
August 19, 2000 - Seller's existing mortgage can be superb marketing tool
August 5, 2000 - City's gouging home buyers with hefty fee hike
July 29, 2000 - Hallelujah!
July 22, 2000 - Purchaser cancels deal and gets deposit back
July 15, 2000 - Up-to-date survey is vital
July 8, 2000 - Proceed with caution with clauses found on contract's 'extras'
July 1, 2000 - Those 'extras' certainly add up
June 24, 2000 - Paralegal proposals a recipe for havoc
June 17, 2000 - No-fee mortgage marketing plan has costs
June 10, 2000 - Be cautious when buying property with a partner
June 3, 2000 - Don't be insulted if lawyer asks for ID
May 27, 2000 - Trouble Free?
May 20, 2000
