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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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
Toronto – Following public consultations in 2024, Tarion is taking action to fight illegal activity and protect current… -
BlogProtect your home this winter with these helpful tips
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Publication
Deposit Trust Agreement - Freehold Project with Early Termination Conditions
This Deposit Trust Agreement applies if you are: (1) proposing to sell or build three or more freehold homes in a single… -
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PublicationCondominium Project Profile Form
If you are proposing to build or sell a condominium project, you are required to submit a Condominium Project Profile…
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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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4 min
Addendum Freehold Firm Closing Date
A freehold home is a home that includes the land it’s built on.
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5 min
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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5 min
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.