TARION - Pre-Delivery Inspection

Under Part B of Builder Bulletin 42R (issued July 2005) a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is now mandatory for all new freehold homes and condominium units with a date of possession on or after October 1, 2003.

Builders must include a provision in every Agreement of Purchase and Sale or construction contract entered into on or after October 1, 2003, in which the parties agree that the purchaser (or the purchaser's designate) and builder will meet at the home on or before the date of possession to conduct the PDI.

Builder Bulletin 42R also requires that builders present purchasers with an official copy of the Homeowner Information Package no later than the date of the PDI and obtain a signed form acknowledging receipt of the package. The signed acknowledgement should be forwarded to the Tarion corporate office as soon as possible after signing.

The Importance of the PDI

The PDI is the best opportunity to acquaint your customer with their new home or condominium and to record any damaged, incomplete or missing items, or anything that is not operating properly on the PDI Form.

The PDI is also a good time to reinforce the positive relationship you have built with your purchaser. For more information on using the standard PDI Form, builders and vendors should review How to Conduct a Mandatory PDI . Builders and vendors of condominiums in Ontario are also invited to refer to Special Requirements for Condominiums.