Builder Bulletins

Bulletin #

Title & Description

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48

 Site Posting of Enrolment

 
Effective October 1, 2008, residential home builders will be required to display or make available for review at every job site, an Enrolment Notice supplied by Tarion. This Bulletin sets out the guidelines for the content and use of the Enrolment Notice.

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47

Condominium Delayed Occupancy Warranty

This Bulletin introduces a change to the Delayed Occupancy Warranty policy for Condominiums and supersedes Builder Bulletin 25 (Revised). This Bulletin applies to most purchase agreements dated on or after July 1, 2008. Note: if one purchase agreement in a condominium project (or a phase of a phased condominium) is signed before July 1, 2008, then the entire project is subject to the old Delayed Occupancy policy. Please refer to Builder Bulletin 25 (Revised) for those guidelines. 

Condominium Firm Occupancy Date Schematic

Condominium Firm Occupancy Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum

Condominium Tentative Occupancy Date Schematic

Condominium Tentative Occupancy Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum

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46

Freehold Delayed Closing Warranty

This Bulletin introduces a change to the Delayed Closing Warranty policy for
Freehold homes and supersedes Builder Bulletin 25 (revised). This Bulletin applies to purchase agreements dated on or after July 1, 2008.

Freehold Firm Closing Date Schematic

Freehold Firm Closing Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum

Freehold Tentative Closing Date Schematic

Freehold Tentative Closing Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum

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45

Aggregate Maximum Coverage Amount Increase for One Year, Two Year and Major Structural Defect Warranties

This Bulletin introduces a change to the warranty coverage provided to homeowners under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (the “Act”), effective for homes with a date of possession on or after

July 1, 2006.

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44

Waiver of Indemnity from Builders

Tarion is entitled to recover from builders amounts paid out of the Guarantee Fund in respect of warranted claims made by homeowners.  In certain circumstances where a claim has been originally deemed “not warranted” by Tarion but the Licence Appeal Tribunal reverses Tarion’s finding and holds that the item is warranted, the Registrar has the discretion to waive Tarion’s statutory and contractual rights of indemnity against a builder. This Bulletin sets out the guidelines under which Tarion’s Registrar shall exercise his or her discretion in such cases.

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43

Escalating Consequences

This Bulletin provides details of the repercussions for builders who fail to comply with the minimum new Customer Service Standard under the terms of Builder Bulletin 42 (see below). This Bulletin takes effect on October 1, 2004.

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42R

Customer Service Standard

This Bulletin was issued in July 2005 and replaces Bulletin 42 (Revised) which was issued on March 15, 2004. This Bulletin restates the Customer Service Standard and incorporates certain changes based on the ongoing review of its application by Tarion.  It includes information about:

• The Homeowner Information Package;
•  The Pre-Delivery Inspection
•  The Statutory Warranty Claims Process
• Warranty Reviews (Builder-requested conciliations) 

This Bulletin is effective for all freehold homes and condominiums with a date of possession on or after October 1, 2003. Certain changes only apply to homes with a date of possession on or after September 1, 2005.

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41

Builder Arbitration Forum 

Describes the formal appeal system available to builders who disagree with a conciliation decision (effective April 2, 2003).

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40R

Construction Performance Guidelines (Revised)

Outlines construction performance standards for the most common work and material claims that the Warranty Program currently receives.  The Guidelines are used by Warranty Services Representatives in rendering decisions on items in dispute by builders and consumers (effective December 1, 2003).

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39

Increased Deposit Coverage for Freehold Homes and Financial Loss Coverage for Contract Homes

Announces increase in deposit coverage from up to $20,000.00 to up to $40,000.00 for freehold and contract homes.

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38

Low-Rise Condominium Inspection Program
Outlines the guidelines for complying with the low-rise targeted inspection plan.

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37

Lease to Own Agreements
Describes the conditions when a Lease to Own Agreement is an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, requiring the enrolment of the home or condominium unit.

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36R

Rating Criteria For After Sales Service (Revised)
Effective April 2, the Warranty Program is suspending the Builder Ratings program. There are no builder ratings (i.e. 'Excellent') for 2003 and until further notice. As a result, Builder Bulletin 36 is suspended, except for the definitions section. 

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35

Registration and Enrolment Of Hi-Rise and Low-Rise Condominium Projects
Provides details of the documents required for registration and enrolment of condominiums and timing for submission.

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34

New Combined CCP/Warranty Certificate
Explains the combined Certificate of Completion and Possession (CCP) / Warranty Certificate.

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33R

Certification of Private Sewage Disposal Systems (Revised December 1, 1999)
Pertains to all builders/vendors who are installing private sewage disposal systems. Learn when septic system certification and security are required.

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32

Cap Liability on Private Sewage Disposal Systems Claims
Revises the limit on a claim made regarding private sewage disposal systems.

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31

Targeted Inspection Program
Outlines the guidelines for complying with the targeted inspection plan.

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30R

Expanded Registration Requirements (Revised)
Contains important information for freehold and low-rise condominium builders and vendors who plan to register with the Warranty Program. Explains the interview and technical test requirements.

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29

Enrolment Fees Subject To 8% Retail Sales Tax
Advises builders/vendors of the requirement for 8% Retail Sales Tax on enrolment fees.

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28R

Program Requirements For Receipt and Release Of Security (Revised)
Explains  when security is required, how it can be submitted and when it will be released (effective February 1, 2003).

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27R

Enrolment/Warranty Fee Structure (Revised) 
Details the enrolment fees for all freehold, low-rise and high-rise condominium units (effective May 1, 2001).

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26

Registration and Renewal Fees

Advises all builders/vendors of the GST on current registration and renewal fees.

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25R

Delayed Closing and Delayed Condominium Occupancy

Explains the rules governing delayed closing and delayed occupany protection; how purchasers must submit delayed closing/occupancy claims and the timelines within which builders must respond to these claims; and applicable administrative fees to help pay for Tarion's cost of processing delayed closing and delayed occupany claims. 

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Special Announcement

Describes the new Interim Measure (delayed closing/occupancy rebates to builders for set-offs related to accommodation costs), which applies to freehold closings and condominium occupancies with dates of possession between May 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005, both inclusive. 

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24R

Warranty Coverage (Revised)
Informs builders/vendors of expanded warranty coverage. Details the 2^nd year "power train" and seven year major structural defect protection.

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23

The Warranty Program and the GST

This Bulletin, issued August 7, 1990, is no longer current and has been suspended.

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22

Floor Area Calculations
Explains the method for uniform calculation of unit floor area.

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20

New Initiatives CANCELLED
Replaced by revised Bulletin 25. For that portion of cancelled Bulletin 20 dealing with "substitutions", please refer to sections 18 and 19 of Regulation 892 under the Ontario New Home Warranties Act.