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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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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NewsTarion Seeking Input On Changes to the Enrolment Fee to Ensure Protection for Current and Future Purchasers
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BlogGet answers to your warranty questions with Home Explorer
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BlogThe Initial Form: How to navigate the first warranty claim
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Blog5 questions we often get from new home owners
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NewsTarion Taking Action To Fight Illegal Activity and Protect New Home Purchasers
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BlogProtect your home this winter with these helpful tips
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Learning modules
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The Claims Process
This module outlines the warranty claims process for owners of all home types.
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8 min
An overview of the warranty
Learn more about your warranty coverage, pre-possession and post-possession coverage.
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5 min
Closing & Occupancy Delays
Learn about closing and occupancy dates, delays, and coverage for delays.
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5 min
Purchasing a condo unit
Learn about your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, making selections & deposit protection.