Builder Bulletins

Bulletin #

Title & Description

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48

Site Posting of Enrolment  CANCELLED 

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 - 2008

Condominium Firm Occupancy Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum - 2009 Economic Conditions

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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 - 2008

Freehold Firm Closing Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum - 2009 Economic Conditions

Freehold Tentative Closing Date Schematic

Freehold Tentative Closing Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum - 2008

Freehold Tentative Closing Date - Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum - 2009 Economic Conditions

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45

Aggregate Maximum Coverage Amounts 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 enrolled on or after May 1, 2009.

(Issued March 2009)

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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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42

Customer Service Standard

This Bulletin was issued in March 2009 and replaces Bulletin 42 (Revised) which was issued in July 2005.  It includes information about:

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

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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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28

Program Requirements For Receipt and Release Of Security 
Explains when security is required, how it can be submitted and when it will be released.

(Issued March 2009)

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27

Enrolment/Warranty Fee Structure  
Details the enrolment fees for all freehold, low-rise and high-rise condominium units.

(Issued November 2009)

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26

Registration and Renewal Fees

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

(Issued March 2009)

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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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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.

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Please note that Tarion's contact information has changed since the publication of this Bulletin. If you are sending documents to Tarion, or you need to contact us, please click on Contact Us for a full range of contact options.

Condominium Projects: Design and field review reporting (Revised)

Provides guidance and direction with respect to Field and Design Review Reporting for condominium projects (effective July 1, 2001).

Standard Reporting Forms

1.        Application for FRC Qualification Status

·          Key Personnel – Continuation Sheet (if required)

2.        Scope of work Proposal –

§          High-rise (only)

§          Townhouse (only)

§          Townhouse/High-rise (combined)

3.        Design Certificate

4.        60 Day Report

5.        Deficiency Resolution Tracking Sheet

6.        Tracking Summary

7.        Narrative Report

8.        Field Review Declaration

9.        Notice of Completion

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14R

Addendum to Agreements of Purchase and Sale (Reissued)
Updated Tarion Addendum Form  (letter size paper)
Provides freehold builders/vendors with a sample of the industry addendum, which must be included in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Explains to the purchaser the rights for extension of the closing date and other important information.

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Conciliation Fees
Explains criteria for chargeable conciliations and cost to the vendor/builder.

(Issued March 2009) 

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