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3 “warranty exceptions” for warm weather

3 “warranty exceptions” for warm weather 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. Unique Holiday Merchandise “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. Related posts 02 July 2023 Four 2023 new home buyer facts that may surprise you Four 2023 new house buyer facts that may surprise you Tarion revealed the findings of its initial poll… 02 July 2023 3 “warranty exceptions” for warm weather Reuters survey predicts rising Canadian housing prices due to high demand Your routines as a new homeowner… 27 June 2023 Reuters survey predicts rising Canadian housing prices due to high demand Reuters survey predicts rising Canadian housing prices due to high demand According to a Reuters survey… 21 June 2023 Canadian Real Estate Correction Continues, Sales Rise Temporarily: Oxford Econ. Recent Immigrants Cannot Support High Home Prices in Canada After a temporary lull, the real estate market… 24 May 2023 Recent Immigrants Cannot Support High Home Prices in Canada Recent Immigrants Cannot Support High Home Prices in Canada Canada’s population growth is contributing… 16 May 2023 Toronto’s Best Investment Areas for Families Toronto’s Best Investment Areas for Families Don’t be fooled by The Six’s huge towers, high-rises,… 11 May 2023 Sales and prices in Toronto’s real estate market are soaring Sales and prices in Toronto’s real estate market are soaring After last year’s record meltdown,…

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How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate

How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate There has been a recent surge in the population of small towns in Ontario’s rural areas. More and more people migrate there from the city’s crowded core. The pandemic has helped to speed up this migration, as telecommuting has already proven to be an effective business tactic. So, here’s some good news if you’re a “remote” worker in search of a brand-new house in a less crowded area. To start, you have a variety of options to consider. Numerous new residences are being built in little villages away from major cities. Second, your builder is almost certainly going to include a Tarion-backed warranty in the sale price of your home. This is a summary of what you should expect from warranty claim: Your deposited money is secure Your deposit on a new freehold house or condominium unit in Ontario is secured when you sign a cheque for the full purchase price. The amount of your security deposit returned to you when you sell a freehold property is directly related to how much money the property sells for. If the property is selling for less than $600,000, your deposit is fully covered up to $60,000. If the price is higher, your deposit is protected at a rate of 10 percent, up to a maximum of $100,000. The concept of security deposits in condominiums is slightly different. Your security deposit is held in trust in accordance with the Condominium Act and will be completely safe. The new home warranty plan provides you with an additional $20,000 in coverage. Compensation for delays is possible In either case, you and the builder would prefer that the closing date not be pushed back. However, delays sometimes occur for good reason. If your builder follows the proper processes, they may be able to delay your completion or occupancy date. This is done according to the provisions of your purchase agreement. However, if they don’t, you could be eligible for compensation for the delay. The maximum amount that can be claimed under the warranty is $7,500, with daily compensation set at $150. This sum is meant to assist with any unforeseen costs, such as higher rent or food, that may arise as a result of the hold up. You can file a claim for delay compensation to help pay the costs of things like short-term housing rentals and storage facilities. Defects can be covered by warranty for up to seven years Upon moving into your new residence or assuming occupation of your new condo, the duration of this guarantee will begin. There are three distinct phases of protection. All violations of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and unlawful substitutions of goods your builder agreed to deliver are covered in addition to any flaws in workmanship or materials in the first year. If your bathroom exhausts into the attic, for instance, you are breaking the OBC. Unauthorized substitutions include situations like when a builder installs cheaper materials like laminate countertops when you specifically requested granite. The builder could be contacted for a warranty claim in any scenario. Your two-year warranty protects you from problems. These include your home’s plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems. Moreover, it includes OBC’s health and safety violations, cladding faults, and water seepage in the basement or elsewhere. The third type of protection is up to seven years of security against significant structural faults. Any problem that compromises the safety of the building’s structure or restricts the functionality of a sizable component of the dwelling is considered a substantial structural issue. Possible causes include foundation movement, severe cracking of basement walls, and the growth of deadly mould. Related posts 28 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate 28 January 2023 Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be… 28 January 2023 Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently?… 27 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate Process of warranty claim and what to expect? There has been a recent surge in the population of small… 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you… 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. Sometimes quite a… 23 January 2023 Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Mortgage debtors may finally see some relief after…

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Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty

Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be a thrilling adventure. In addition, it may be quite lengthy. Your move-in date may be months or even years away from the time you sign the purchase agreement. The Ontario New House Warranty Program affords you certain guarantees as a buyer of a newly constructed home in the province. This protection lasts for a good long while as well, spanning both the time before you take possession (for things like deposits and improper delays). Moreover, the seven years after you take possession (for things like defects). While it’s important that you know what’s going on with your warranty, it’s understandable that you can’t focus on it 100% of the time. We hear you, and we know that you’d rather not be inundated with data. This is why we have included a variety of resources for education. These may be accessed at any point in the process of purchasing a new house. The following are some brand new resources that will be useful to anyone. They include individual who is either in the market for a new house or who has recently purchased one: Updated Brochures for Print and Web The pamphlet we offer, “Warranty Coverage for New Homes in Ontario,” has always been a best-seller. The new and improved version is even better. The Freehold Brochure, now revised and enlarged, is the best way to learn about the new home warranty. New information is included, such as the responsibilities of the homeowner, builder, and Tarion. Data Sheets Regarding Warranties Buyers of new houses and condos will see a change on February 1, 2021, when they get ready to sign the contract. This is because from now on, every new home purchase agreement and construction contract must include a Warranty Information Sheet signed off on by both the builder and the vendor. Depending on the home being sold, the Warranty Information Sheet may include a brief summary of the warranty coverage (such as deposit protection and compensation for closing delays). It emphasize the significance of the pre-delivery inspection, and point new homebuyers in the direction of additional resources. Buyers will be fully informed of the coverage to which they are entitled at the time of purchase thanks to the Warranty Information Sheet. Related posts 28 January 2023 Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be… 28 January 2023 Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently?… 27 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate Process of warranty claim and what to expect? There has been a recent surge in the population of small… 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you… 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. Sometimes quite a… 23 January 2023 Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Mortgage debtors may finally see some relief after… 21 January 2023 Denied mortgage renewal: What happens next? Denied Mortgage Renewal:What happens next? If you want to keep paying down your mortgage after the current…

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Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New?

Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently? A new home warranty may still be in effect if the home is less than seven years old. For the most part, Ontario’s new construction warranties cover a period of seven years. A fact that you might not know is that a home warranty is transferred to the property rather than the owner.  It is likely that the purchase of a resale home less than seven years old will include a warranty The terms of the new home warranty cover whoever owns the home for seven years after the original date of possession. However, assuming ownership of a resold property isn’t enough to transfer the warranty coverage. If you’ve just purchased a previously owned house, it’s imperative that you contact Tarion as soon as possible to let us know you’ve taken ownership. Tips for registering a house warranty on a previously owned property It’s important to have both the purchase agreement and the deed on hand. Please provide us with a copy of these papers so we can update our records. Once we have finished making the necessary changes to our system, we will send you an email confirming the alteration, along with your enrollment number and a link to MyHome. Here at MyHome, you can easily maintain tabs on your submitted paperwork and the remaining time on your house warranty. This tool can also be used to complete and submit any warranties that may apply to you. No company will  provide extensive warranty details over the phone prior to delivery, since this would violate their customers’ privacy. Once you’ve registered as the new owner in the system, the concerned company and individual will be able to inform you whether or not the home is protected by the warranty. Moreover, it would determine whether or not it’s enrolled with Tarion. Suggestions for ensuring that you take full advantage of any applicable warranty terms and conditions Closing dates that fall after the warranty form submission deadline can be a problem for homeowners. Is there anything you can do to remedy the situation? Know what your warranty covers before you start negotiating with the seller. Assist them with the necessary paperwork to make sure they don’t miss the submission date. While the seller’s priority may be getting out of the house and onto the next chapter of their lives, yours should be learning about the warranty protections you’ve earned. You should be conscientious and cooperative with the vendor in order to ensure that the warranty documents are submitted on time. Not submitting the paperwork in a timely manner could cause critical deadlines to be missed. Visit Tarion’s Learning Hub to find out crucial information regarding home warranty coverage and deadlines. A home buyer’s best bet is to find out about the property’s warranty terms before making a purchase. How to know the time that is remaining on the warranty? It is advised to consult with either a real estate agent or an attorney. They can inquire directly with the seller or contact us on their behalf to get warranty details such as the date coverage began, the name of the home’s builder, and whether or not the home has been occupied. Related posts 28 January 2023 Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty 28 January 2023 Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently?… 27 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate Process of warranty claim and what to expect? There has been a recent surge in the population of small… 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you… 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. Sometimes quite a… 23 January 2023 Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Mortgage debtors may finally see some relief after… 21 January 2023 Denied mortgage renewal: What happens next? Denied Mortgage Renewal:What happens next? If you want to keep paying down your mortgage after the current…

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Three Tips For Resale “New” Homeowners

Three Tips For Resale “New” Homeowners You’re not exactly a first-time homebuyer, but you are fairly recent to the market. That’s because the condo or house you bought secondhand was probably constructed within the past year. There’s a strong possibility you’re still covered because Tarion provides a seven-year warranty on every home built in Ontario. Questions like “How does the warranty get transferred from the previous owner to me?” are reasonable at this time. as in “What if there are pending warranty claims?” Consider these three points before you make some of the same mistakes that other owners make Exchange of keys by hand A transfer of the warranty is not implied. The Property’s Age Although “old is gold,” at what point does it become unusable? For the most part, homes older than 40–50 years should be avoided. The building and the house may have sustained significant structural damage by now. You’ll need to spend significantly more money than you planned on due to the extensive remodelling and unanticipated repairs. The Bylaws and Regulations of the Association Buying a house in a community always involves joining an association that has control over the running of the community. To find out if any alterations or additions to the home you’re looking to buy are prohibited, you should contact the relevant authorities. Some communities set restrictions on what kinds of renovations can be done, when such renovations can be done, etc. Before purchasing a home that will require extensive repairs, it is wise to seek the blessing of the local building association. Insurance premiums and a deposit on a house It’s important to remember that the insurance payout you receive when purchasing a previously owned property will be less than if you were purchasing a brand new home. You’ll need a larger down payment to purchase a resale home than you would for a brand-new home, typically 20% or more.

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Importance of the performance audit

IMPORTANCE OF PERFORMANCE AUDIT If you have recently joined the board of a newly-registered condominium building, you will certainly encounter a number of unfamiliar procedures and terms. The “performance audit” is one of these. The performance audit is a crucial component of the warranty on the common aspects of the project, which you and the other board members will be responsible for managing. Moreover, since the performance audit starts within the first year, it is advisable to become familiar with it as soon as feasible. The following is an overview to help you get started. What is Performance Audit? A requirement of Section 44 of the Condominium Act, the performance audit is a detailed evaluation of a project’s common features to detect any problems, such as water infiltration or fire safety issues, that need to be corrected. The first-year performance audit should be undertaken within six to ten months of the project’s registration, and the resulting report must be delivered by the end of the eleventh month after registration. The expert who performs the performance audit on behalf of the condominium association is known as the performance auditor. The performance auditor should possess the following credentials: Be in possession of a certificate of authorization under the Professional Engineers Act, or be in possession of a certificate of practise under the Architects Act. The condominium association is responsible for hiring and paying the performance auditor. What occurs throughout the Performance Audit? During the performance audit, all key building components, including the foundation, parking garage, elevators, and mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems, are examined. The performance auditor will also analyse any final reports required and conduct a poll of unit owners to assess whether damage to individual units may have been caused by a flaw in the common elements. In addition to the performance audit findings, the performance auditor will provide the builder with a performance audit monitoring summary (or PATS). The PATS, which contains a list of all items discovered during the performance audit, is used to keep track of repairs and facilitates communication between the condominium organisation and the builder. Every 90 days, the condominium organisation updates the PATS. From the first anniversary of the condominium project’s registration date, the builder will have 18 months to repair or resolve all items specified on the PATS that are protected by the warranty. Related posts. Sustaining a Safe and Sound Environment at Home Read More Smaller houses lead to bigger problems Read More Five Questions To Ask Your Builder Prior To Purchasing A New Home Read More How does a home warranty differ from an insurance policy? Read More Deposit Protection Eases Homebuying Stress Read More Importance of the performance audit Read More

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