Your routines as a new homeowner will likely shift when the temperature outdoors rises. Do you like gardening? Do your kids like spending time in the backyard? Or do you like to read a light novel inside as you cool down this summer? Unfinished exterior work or a malfunctioning air conditioner might put a damper on your good time no matter what you choose. That’s why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the “warranty exceptions” (as Tarion calls them) that will go into effect in May.
Seasonal goods
Decks, caulking, and in-ground supports are considered “seasonal” warranty items, as are exterior painting, cement, concrete, mortar, and stucco work because doing so needs warmer weather (preferably drier). Depending on when you filed a warranty form for seasonal products to your builder and Tarion, they will be handled in one of two ways:
Suppose you filed a warranty request with a seasonal item between November 16 and April 30. In that case, the builder must do the work as soon as feasible once weather conditions are favorable again, but no later than September 1. Between May 1 and November 15, if you filed a warranty claim for a seasonal item, your builder has 120 days to execute the repair according to the standard warranty claims procedure.
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“Special seasonal” warranty items include final grading, sod, driveway, and pathway installations. Municipal permissions and installations (such as sidewalks and curbs) also need more time, thus these projects are given extensions. You must file a warranty claim during the first year of owning your new home if the aforementioned things are not fully functional.
From the moment your warranty begins until the end of “seasonal weather” (often around November 15), your builder has 270 days to execute any necessary seasonal modifications. Your builder’s warranty on these things will extend into the second year since there are only 199 days of seasonal weather in a year.
Air conditioner
Have you unpacked the air conditioner your construction company sold you yet? Avoid overheating this summer by taking it easy. If your air conditioner stops working entirely between May 15 and September 15, you may expect speedier service under your new home warranty. We mean there is no way to cool down your house since either your air conditioner is not installed yet or is broken. Notify your builder and Tarion about the problem. After receiving your request, your builder has 30 days to make the necessary repairs. Not a problem, Tarion is here to assist you.
Conclusion
What if you own a condo, and the air conditioner and any seasonal or specialty goods are considered part of the common elements? If this is the case, you should notify the board of directors of your condo association. They oversee the warranty for shared facilities and may coordinate resolutions with the developer and Tarion. You can make the most of your house this summer, inside and out, by taking a break from your favorite summer activities to read up on what your warranty covers.