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.
Browse, filter and search all of our blogs, news, videos, publications and more on this page. For tailored information about the new home warranty and its coverage for homeowners, condo corporations and information for builders visit their sections on the main menu.
Change for Ontario new home buyers coming July 1st
Beginning July 1st, 2025, purchasers of new freehold homes will be encouraged to register their agreement with Tarion within 45 days of signing in order to receive the maximum amount of deposit protection coverage.
To learn more about this change and how you can assist your clients, visit our information page for industry professionals.
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Realtors & Brokers
Real Estate Watch provides helpful information that you can easily share with your clients when buying or re-selling a new home.
Legal Professionals
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.
Home Inspectors
The Home Inspectors Update provides useful information for you and your clients about changes to the new home warranty and warranty process.
Condo Professionals
Common Elements Connect keeps condo board members, condo managers, performance auditors, and other professionals who work in the condo space up to date with the latest changes and key information about Tarion and the warranty Process.
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NewsIntroducing the Home Construction Regulatory Authority and New Changes at Tarion
The Ontario government committed to establishing a separate regulatory authority to license and regulate new home… -
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Tarion Launches Consultation on Additional Changes for Builders and Announces Reduced Fees for New Homes in Ontario
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NewsTarion Improving Consumer Protection for New Home Buyers in Ontario
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NewsTarion Seeking Public Input on Proposed Enrolment Fee Schedule
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BlogMoving forward with Tarion
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BlogTips on Buying a Pre-Construction Home in Ontario
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Addendum Freehold Tentative Closing Date
A freehold home is a home that includes the land it’s built on.
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Addendum Freehold Firm Closing Date
A freehold home is a home that includes the land it’s built on.
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Addendum Condominium Tentative Occupancy Date
A condo unit with shared land and amenities managed by a condominium corporation.
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5 min
Addendum Condominium Firm Occupancy Date
A condo unit with shared land and amenities managed by a condominium corporation.
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Addendum Parcel-of-Tied-Land Tentative Occupancy Date
Land & amenities owned jointly by the homeowners through a common elements condo corporation.
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5 min
Addendum Parcel-of-Tied-Land Firm Occupancy Date
Land & amenities owned jointly by the homeowners through a common elements condo corporation.