What you need to know
By law, all new homes built in Ontario are provided with a warranty by the builder, this law is called the Ontario New Home Warranties Act & Regulations. Tarion’s role is to ensure that purchasers of new homes receive the coverage they are entitled to under their builder’s warranty.
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Legal Professionals Update offers information that you can easily share with your clients about their new home and warranty coverage.
Municipal Building Officials
The Building Official Update provides important information on the new home sector and regulatory changes impacting new builds.
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The Home Inspectors Update provides useful information for you and your clients about changes to the new home warranty and warranty process.
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PublicationWarranty Coverage for New Homes in Ontario (Freehold and Contract Homes Edition)
This newly updated brochure provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of the warranty coverage that comes with new… -
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PublicationWarranty Coverage for New Homes in Ontario (Condominium Edition)
This newly updated brochure provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of the warranty coverage that comes with new… -
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PublicationMSD Interpretation Guideline
This document provides detailed information on how Tarion assesses Major Structural Defect claims. An MSD is, generally… -
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PublicationPre-Delivery Inspection Checklist for New Homes
A pre-delivery inspection (or PDI) is a thorough walk through led by your builder. It is one of your first opportunities… -
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PublicationAppointment of designate for the Pre-Delivery Inspection form
Purchasers of a new freehold home or condominium unit can send a designate to the pre-delivery inspection in their place…
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Purchasing a freehold home
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The Pre-Delivery Inspection
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