by Jillian Siskind | Apr 30, 2024 | Construction, Regulatory
It has been reported that Tarion – the independent and not-for-profit organization that administers Ontario’s new home warranty program – is facing the “largest claim event” in its history, with the organization expecting to owe more than $90 million to home buyers....
by Jillian Siskind + Carina Reider | Jul 26, 2022 | Construction, Regulatory
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (“HCRA”) is responsible for regulating new home builders and vendors in Ontario. The HCRA has the authority to request information from builders or vendors under the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 (“NHCLA”). The...
by Jillian Siskind | Aug 9, 2021 | Construction, Featured, Regulatory
Ontario’s home-building industry significantly changed on Feb. 1 as the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) started operations. The new agency takes over the regulatory and licensing functions previously carried out by the Tarion Warranty Corporation, and I...
by Jillian Siskind | Jan 13, 2021 | Construction, Real Estate
After Ontario’s economy was hammered by COVID-19 in 2020, its economic recovery this year will be led by home construction even though the pandemic has changed almost every aspect of the industry. There are many new rules that home builders must now abide by to keep...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 7, 2020 | Construction, Regulatory
With the goal of improving customer service while enhancing transparency and consumer protection, the Tarion Warranty Corporation recently released an Implementation Plan outlining how it will fulfill recommendations handed down by the Auditor General. Created in 1976...
by Jillian Siskind | May 6, 2020 | Construction
Important changes to the usual Tarion warranty processes have been put in place to help manage the social distancing measures required to maintain the health and safety of homeowners, builders and the public at large. Make sure you are informed of how these changes...
