Bob Aaron

Toronto

Real Estate Law Columnist at The (Toronto) Star

Real estate lawyer. Certified specialist in real estate law. Toronto Star real estate law columnist, industry speaker, media personality. [email protected].

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Articles

The battle between freedom of expression and Nazi symbols of hate plays out on a porch in Quebec

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Bob Aaron

In a court case between a homeowner’s Charter right to freedom of expression and the use of Nazi swastikas on his house, versus a municipality’s crackdown on symbols of hate, which side should prevail? According to court documents, the story began in 2022 when municipal building inspectors received complaints that Yahia Meddah was operating a generator inside his house on Saint Amable Row in the small Quebec municipality of Saint-Barnabé-Sud (2021 population 962).
Daughter’s mortgage fraud on her parents’ house shines a light on the need for homeowner title insurance

1 month ago | thespec.com | Bob Aaron

A court decision released in January highlights the importance of homeowners having title insurance even if it wasn’t arranged at the time the house was purchased. Nathramdas and Premwattie Chateramdas have owned their home on Fawcett Trail in Scarborough since July 2000. They did not get title insurance at the time they bought the house.
Trade tensions with China puts West Virginia coal producers on edge

2 months ago | local12.com | Bob Aaron

West Virginia exports more coal to China than any other state and some producers have expressed serious concerns over a potential trade war. Countermeasures to President Donald Trump's 10% tariff have some West Virginia coal producers on edge as China fired back with a 15% tariff on coal imports. The Mountain State exports about 6 million tons of coal to China each year, making up roughly half of all U.S. coal exports to China. "They could have a dramatic impact.
Trade tensions with China puts West Virginia coal producers on edge

2 months ago | wlos.com | Bob Aaron

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed support for the United States playing a significant role in securing the future of Israel and Gaza, emphasizing diplomatic measures over military intervention. "What I love about President Trump is he says what he's thinking," Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, said.
Trade tensions with China puts West Virginia coal producers on edge

2 months ago | wpde.com | Bob Aaron

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed support for the United States playing a significant role in securing the future of Israel and Gaza, emphasizing diplomatic measures over military intervention. "What I love about President Trump is he says what he's thinking," Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, said.
The top 10 issues I commonly see in real-estate deals gone wrong

2 months ago | thespec.com | Bob Aaron

Want to avoid problems in your next real estate deal? Here are the top 10 issues in my experience that can lead to disappointment, unnecessary expense and even litigation in real estate agreements, in no particular order:I frequently see residential purchase offers where the wrong condominium unit is bought and sold. In many condominium buildings, the numbers on unit doors do not correspond with the registered unit and level number. For example, suite 1407 may be registered as level 13 unit 8.
Beware of Walking Away From a Home Sale Contract Over a Listing Mistake - it Cost This Family Big Time

Jan 15, 2025 | movesmartly.com | Bob Aaron

According to the listing, the home contains 6,900 square feet of living space, of which about 4,800 were above ground. It has nine bedrooms including three in the basement, and five bathrooms plus one in a cabana adjacent to the in-ground heated pool. There is a three-car garage and room to park another eight cars on two driveways. The listing stated that the municipal taxes on the property were $7,297.03 for 2021.
A Toronto Homeowner Died. Then a Stranger Tried to Drain Her Home of its Equity

Dec 5, 2024 | movesmartly.com | Bob Aaron

In 2018, when she was 83, she moved into a long-term-care home. She was diagnosed with dementia and other ailments and later died. In 2020, Renford Barran learned about the owner’s situation, possibly from the property’s tenants. He arranged a reverse mortgage with Home Equity Mortgage Corporation. A reverse mortgage allows a property owner to borrow money against the equity in a home and remain in the home for life without making any payments until the property is sold or the owner dies.
A Toronto homeowner died. Then a stranger tried to drain her home of its equity

Nov 30, 2024 | therecord.com | Bob Aaron

A ruling of the Ontario Superior Court in October serves as a warning to those who would commit mortgage fraud that they will be treated harshly by the justice system. Olga Taraschuk owned a house on Florence Avenue in Toronto. She inherited the house from her mother and lived there most of her life. In 2018, when she was 83, she moved into a long-term-care home. She was diagnosed with dementia and other ailments and later died.
A Toronto homeowner died. Then a stranger tried to drain her home of its equity

Nov 30, 2024 | thespec.com | Bob Aaron

A ruling of the Ontario Superior Court in October serves as a warning to those who would commit mortgage fraud that they will be treated harshly by the justice system. Olga Taraschuk owned a house on Florence Avenue in Toronto. She inherited the house from her mother and lived there most of her life. In 2018, when she was 83, she moved into a long-term-care home. She was diagnosed with dementia and other ailments and later died.