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 | Nov 30, 2021 | Regulatory
Rules around the Canadian work experience required to enter many professions in Ontario are being rewritten, so I suggest that regulators should start planning now so they can adjust to this new reality. On Oct. 21, the provincial government introduced legislation...
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 | Nov 2, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the sales team at Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss legal considerations for realtors when dealing with new home sales. It’s a changing landscape for builders, vendors and realtors alike. Here are some...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 27, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
The modernization of regulations governing Ontario’s real estate industry is welcomed by those in the industry and I am sure it will be embraced by the public. The first phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 was implemented on Oct. 1, affecting the work...
