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1.1 Upon the sale by a vendor of any home, including a contracted home, the builder or vendor shall provide to the Corporation confirmation of the final sale price, in the form required by the Corporation, to enable the Corporation to confirm or adjust the enrolment fee required by the Registrar. O. Reg. 602/20, s. 3. Delivery of Documents
2. In connection with the sale or construction of a home, the requirements for the delivery of documents under the Plan are as follows: 1. In the case of a condominium project, promptly following the provision of the required security and other assurances acceptable to the Corporation and the enrolment of the common elements of the condominium project, the Corporation shall, upon request by the vendor, deliver to the vendor a deposit receipt for every dwelling unit for which security and assurances were provided. 2. In connection with purchase agreements signed on or after February 1, 2021, at the place and at the time a purchase agreement is signed by a purchaser, the vendor shall ensure that the following documents are completed, signed as required and attached to each such purchase agreement: i. The Addendum required by the Corporation, prepared and attached in accordance with Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act. ii. The Warranty Information Sheet required by the Corporation. 3. In connection with construction contracts signed on or after February 1, 2021, at the place and at the time a construction contract is signed by an owner, the builder shall ensure that the Warranty Information Sheet required by the Corporation is attached to the construction contract. 4. Within 30 days after the signing referred to in paragraph 2 or 3, the vendor or builder, as the case may be, shall submit to the Corporation, in writing, contact information for the purchaser or owner signing the purchase agreement or construction contract, including name, address and email address, if available. 5. On the date of possession, the vendor shall deliver to the owner a combined certificate of completion and possession and warranty certificate. 6. In the case of a condominium project that qualifies for warranty coverage on the common elements under the Act, on or promptly following the date of registration of the condominium corporation, the vendor shall deliver to the condominium corporation a combined certificate of completion and possession and warranty certificate for the common elements. 7. On the pre-delivery inspection date, the vendor shall complete and sign a certificate of completion and possession form and a pre-delivery inspection form approved by the Corporation and deliver a copy of the completed and signed forms to the purchaser or owner, as the case may be. 8. Within 15 days from the date of possession of each home sold by a vendor or constructed by a builder, the vendor or builder, as the case may be, shall submit to the Corporation the completed and signed certificate of completion and possession form mentioned in paragraph 7. 9. Upon the request of the owner or the Corporation, the vendor or builder, as the case may be, shall provide to the owner and the Corporation a completed and signed copy of the pre-delivery inspection form mentioned in paragraph 7. O. Reg. 602/20, s. 4. Certificates of Completion and Possession
3. (1) When, pursuant to a purchase agreement or construction contract, a home is completed for possession by the owner, the vendor or builder shall complete and execute the form of certificate of completion and possession required by the Corporation setting forth the date of possession and the name of the builder (if other than the vendor), identifying any surface defects in work and materials not accepted by the owner and listing any unfinished work.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 3 (1); O. Reg. 142/02, s. 3 (1). (2) In the case of a condominium project that qualifies for warranty coverage on the common elements under the Act, the vendor shall similarly complete and execute the form of certificate of completion and possession required by the Corporation for the common elements, setting forth the date of registration, identifying any surface defects in work and materials in respect of the common elements not accepted by the condominium corporation and listing any unfinished work required in connection with the common elements.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 3 (2); O. Reg. 142/02, s. 3 (2). Part II.1   Claims Claims — Not Condominium Common Elements
4. (1) Each person with a claim under the Plan shall give written notice of the claim to the Corporation in the format that the Corporation specifies.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 4 (1); O. Reg. 483/05, s. 2 (1). (2) Forthwith upon receipt by the Corporation of such notice, the Corporation shall furnish or make available to the claimant with such forms as it or the insurers may reasonably require for the purpose of establishing and verifying the claimant’s loss.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 4 (2); O. Reg. 483/05, s. 2 (2). (3) Revoked:  O. Reg. 483/05, s. 2 (3). (4) Promptly after receipt by the Corporation of all information reasonably required to be furnished to it in respect of the claim and after determination of any disputes between the claimant and the vendor as to the liability of the vendor, the Corporation shall serve notice of its decision under section 14 of the Act.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 4 (4). (5) Claims or conciliations for delayed closing or delayed occupancy made under Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act for all homes with a date of possession on or after May 1, 2004 shall be made in accordance with the administrative procedures for delayed closing or delayed occupancy published by the Corporation.  O. Reg. 117/04, s. 1; O. Reg. 166/08, s. 1. (6) The fees payable by the vendor in connection with conciliations for delayed closing or delayed occupancy made under Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act for all homes with a date of possession on or after May 1, 2004 are as set out in sections 4.0.1 and 4.0.2.  O. Reg. 117/04, s. 1; O. Reg. 166/08, s. 1; O. Reg. 172/09, s. 2; O. Reg. 521/17, s. 3.
4.0.1 (1) This section applies, and subsection 4 (5) does not apply, to all requests for conciliation of a claim made under section 2 or 3 of Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act, for every home with a date of possession on or after May 1, 2004. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 4. (2) The delayed occupancy administration fee payable by the vendor for a request for conciliation of a claim made under section 2 or 3 of Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act for a home in accordance with the Corporation’s administrative procedures is, (a) $600, if the home has a date of possession between May 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004, both inclusive; (b) $1,200, if the home has a date of possession between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005, both inclusive; or (c) $600, if the home has a date of possession on or after January 1, 2006. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 4. (3) The delayed occupancy re-assessment fee payable by the vendor for re-assessment of a decision of the Corporation in respect of a claim made under section 2 or 3 of Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act, for a home with a date of possession on or after May 1, 2004 in accordance with the Corporation’s administrative procedures is $350. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 4. (4) The delayed occupancy re-assessment fee is non-refundable. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 4.
4.0.2 The delayed closing or occupancy administration fee payable by the vendor in respect of a claim for compensation made based on a warranty described in section 5 or 6 of Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act is $500 if a conciliation is needed to settle the claim and if the Corporation pays any part of the claim. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 4.
4.1 (1) Subsections 4 (1) and (2), this section and sections 4.2 to 4.6 apply, and subsections 4 (4), (5) and (6) do not apply, to all claims made in respect of homes with a date of possession on or after October 1, 2003, excluding, (a) claims made in respect of the common elements of a condominium project; and (b) claims for delayed closing or delayed occupancy made under Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act in respect of homes with a date of possession on or after May 1, 2004.  O. Reg. 117/04, s. 2 (1); O. Reg. 483/05, s. 3 (1); O. Reg. 166/08, s. 1. (2) Revoked:  O. Reg. 9/09, s. 2 (1). (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 478/20, s. 2. (4)-(7) Revoked:  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 2. (8) Submission by regular mail is effective on, (a) the post-mark date if the Corporation receives it within 10 days of the expiry of the period during which this section or any of sections 4.2 to 4.6 permit the submission; or (b) the date that the Corporation receives it, otherwise.  O. Reg. 483/05, s. 3 (4). (9) Revoked:  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 4. Initial Claims (Date of Possession Before May 1, 2024)
4.6 (1) Revoked:  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 6. (2) In order to make a claim under subsection 14 (4) of the Act for a home that is not a post June 30, 2012 home, the owner shall complete and submit to the Corporation a major structural defect form during the major structural defect claim period.  O. Reg. 9/09, s. 6; O. Reg. 87/12, s. 3. (3) After receiving a major structural defect form for a home, the Corporation shall, within the time period specified in subsection (4), (a) conduct an inspection of the home or an assessment of the claim items listed on the form, without doing an inspection of the home; and (b) issue to the owner a report setting out the Corporation’s assessment of the claim items listed on the form.  O. Reg. 483/05, s. 8; O. Reg. 87/12, s. 3 (2). (4)  For the purpose of subsection (3), the time period is, (a) the 10 days after the Corporation receives the major structural defect form, if the home has a date of possession on or after October 1, 2003 and before September 1, 2005; or (b) the 30 days after the Corporation receives the major structural defect form, if the home has a date of possession on or after September 1, 2005.  O. Reg. 483/05, s. 8; O. Reg. 87/12, s. 3 (2). (5) An owner who is the owner of a unit in a residential condominium conversion project and who receives money from the pre-existing elements fund shall, before spending any of the money on the pre-existing elements of the unit in accordance with the expected major repair schedule for the project during the initial period, (a) if so spending the money could be the subject of a claim under subsection 14 (4) of the Act, make a claim on a major structural defect form in respect of the pre-existing elements of the unit and comply with the process specified in this Regulation for making the claim; and (b) give the vendor in relation to the project and the Corporation the opportunity to inspect the condition of the pre-existing elements of the unit that are the subject of the claim before any work is done on them. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 8; O. Reg. 118/23, s. 1. (6) An owner who does not comply with subsection (5) shall be deemed to have waived any right to make a warranty claim or to receive compensation from the guarantee fund in respect of the pre-existing elements of the unit. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 8. Conciliation of Disputes
5. (0.1) Section 4 applies, and subsection 5 (2) and section 5.1 do not apply, to claims and conciliations for delayed closing or delayed occupancy made under Ontario Regulation 165/08 (Warranty for Delayed Closing or Delayed Occupancy) made under the Act for all homes with a date of possession on or after May 1, 2004.  O. Reg. 117/04, s. 4; O. Reg. 166/08, s. 1.  (1) An owner who requires conciliation of a dispute between the owner and the vendor shall make request therefor to the Corporation and both the owner and the vendor shall each pay to the Corporation the applicable conciliation fee set out in subsections (2) and (2.1).  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 5 (1); O. Reg. 521/17, s. 9 (1). (2) The fee payable by an owner of a dwelling unit for a conciliation of a dispute under subsection (1) is, (a) $50, if the request for conciliation is made before July 1, 2009; or (b) $250, if the request for conciliation is made on or after July 1, 2009. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 9 (2). (2.1) The fee payable by a vendor of a dwelling unit for a conciliation of a dispute under subsection (1) is, (a) if the request for conciliation is made before July 1, 2009, (i) no fee for the first conciliation with respect to each 25 units or fewer sold by the vendor, or (ii) $550 for each conciliation after the first conciliation with respect to each 25 units or fewer sold by the vendor; or (b) $1,000, if the request for conciliation is made on or after July 1, 2009. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 9 (2). (3) revoked: O. Reg. 118/23, s. 7. (4) If the Corporation determines that the conciliation reveals one or more defects that is covered by a warranty, the Corporation shall refund to the owner the conciliation fee paid by the owner.  O. Reg. 172/09, s. 3. (5) If the Corporation determines that the conciliation should not be chargeable to the vendor, the Corporation shall refund to the vendor the conciliation fee paid by the vendor.  O. Reg. 172/09, s. 3.
5.1 (1) This section applies, and subsection 5 (1) does not apply, to all homes, excluding the common elements of a condominium project, with a date of possession on or after October 1, 2003 but before July 1, 2023. O. Reg. 320/03, s. 4; O. Reg. 118/23, s. 8. (2) If an owner requests conciliation in accordance with section 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4, the Corporation shall, at any time between the 30th day and the 60th day, both inclusive, from the date of the request for conciliation, conduct a conciliation and issue to the owner and the vendor a report setting out the Corporation’s assessment of whether the claim items are covered by a warranty and the repairs or compensation, if any, required.  O. Reg. 320/03, s. 4; O. Reg. 483/05, s. 10. (3) The vendor shall have a further 30 days from the date on which the report is issued to complete the repairs or pay the compensation required in the report.  O. Reg. 320/03, s. 4. (4) If the vendor does not complete the repairs or pay the compensation, the Corporation shall, subject to subsection 14 (3) of the Act and section 6, pay the compensation out of the guarantee fund to the owner or shall perform or arrange for the performance of the repairs.  O. Reg. 320/03, s. 4.
5.1.1 (1) This section applies, and subsection 5 (1) does not apply, to all homes, excluding the common elements of a condominium project, with a date of possession that is on or after July 1, 2023. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 9. (2) If the owner requests a conciliation in accordance with section 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 or 4.5.1 and pays any required conciliation fee, the Corporation shall, (a) within 15 days after the day on which both the request and the fee have been received, schedule a date and time for a conciliation inspection; and (b) carry out a conciliation inspection as soon as reasonably possible after the expiry of the additional 30-day period accorded to the vendor under the applicable section to repair or resolve the claim items that are covered by a warranty. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 9. (3) After conducting a conciliation inspection as part of a conciliation requested under section 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 or 4.5.1, the Corporation shall provide the owner and the vendor with a conciliation assessment report within 30 days after the date of the inspection. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 9. (4) Despite subsection (3), if circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Corporation result in the Corporation being unable to provide the owner and the vendor with a conciliation assessment report within the 30-day timeline described in that subsection, the Corporation shall, (a) within that timeline, provide the owner and the vendor with a report as to the status of the warranty assessment and the reasons for the delay in the delivery of the conciliation assessment report; and (b) provide the conciliation assessment report as soon as reasonably possible in the circumstances after having provided the status report. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 9. (5) The vendor shall have a further 30 days from the date on which the conciliation assessment report is issued to, in respect of warranted claim items set out in the conciliation report, complete necessary repairs, pay compensation or otherwise resolve the claim items in accordance with the Act and the regulations. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 9. (6) If the vendor fails to resolve a warranted claim as required by subsection (5), the Corporation shall pay compensation out of the guarantee fund to the owner, perform or arrange for the performance of necessary repairs or otherwise resolve the warranted claim items in accordance with the Act and regulations. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 9. Claims — Condominium Common Elements
5.2 (1) In sections 5.3 to 5.8, “first-year claim period” means the period beginning immediately after the registration date of the declaration and description for the condominium project and ending on the first anniversary of that date; (“période de réclamation de première année”) “first-year form” means the form that the Corporation requires for a warranty claim that an owner makes in respect of the common elements of a condominium project and submits to the Corporation during the first-year claim period; (“formule de réclamation de première année”) “owner” means, in respect of common elements of a condominium project, means the condominium corporation. (“propriétaire”)  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7. (2) Sections 5.3 to 5.8 apply to warranty claims made in respect of common elements of a condominium project registered on or after July 1, 2010.  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7. (3) Sections 4 to 5.1 do not apply to warranty claims made in respect of common elements of a condominium project registered on or after July 1, 2010.  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7.
5.3, 5.4 Revoked:  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 4. Condominium Common Elements — First-Year Claims
5.7 (1) In order to make a warranty claim under subsection 14 (4) of the Act in respect of the common elements of a condominium project that does not include any post June 30, 2012 homes, the owner shall complete and submit to the Corporation a major structural defect form during the major structural defect claim period.  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7; O. Reg. 87/12, s. 6 (1). (2) Revoked:  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 6 (2). (3) If the owner submits a major structural defect form to the Corporation under subsection (1) during the major structural defect claim period, the Corporation shall, as soon as reasonably possible after receiving the form, conduct a conciliation inspection and issue to the owner and the vendor a conciliation assessment report. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 13. (4) An owner who is the condominium corporation in relation to a residential condominium conversion project and who receives money from the pre-existing elements fund shall, before spending any of the money on the pre-existing elements of the project in accordance with the expected major repair schedule for the project during the initial period, (a) if so spending the money could be the subject of a claim under subsection 14 (4) of the Act, make a claim on a major structural defect form in respect of the pre-existing elements of the project and comply with the process specified in this Regulation for making the claim; and (b) give the vendor in relation to the project and the Corporation the opportunity to inspect the condition of the pre-existing elements of the project that are the subject of the claim before any work is done on them. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 12; O. Reg. 118/23, s. 1. (5) An owner who does not comply with subsection (4) shall be deemed to have waived any right to make a warranty claim or to receive compensation from the guarantee fund in respect of the pre-existing elements of the project. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 12. Condominium Common Elements — Conciliation of Disputes
5.8 (1) In connection with a warranty claim made in respect of common elements of a condominium project under section 5.5 or 5.6, the Corporation may, at any time, conduct a conciliation if the Corporation determines that the parties are not acting reasonably to resolve the items listed on the first-year form or the second-year form, as the case may be, that the owner submits to the Corporation.  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7. (2) If the Corporation conducts a conciliation in accordance with any of sections 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 or this section, the vendor and owner shall each pay to the Corporation the applicable conciliation fee set out in subsection (2.1) and (2.2).  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7; O. Reg. 521/17, s. 13 (1). (2.1) The fee payable by a condominium corporation as the owner of common elements for a conciliation of a dispute under any of sections 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 or this section is $1,000. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 13 (2). (2.2) The fee payable by the vendor of common elements for a conciliation of a dispute under any of sections 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 or this section is $3,000. O. Reg. 521/17, s. 13 (2). (3) If the Corporation determines that the conciliation reveals one or more defects that is covered by a warranty, the Corporation shall refund to the owner the conciliation fee paid by the owner.  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7. (4) If the Corporation determines that the conciliation should not be chargeable to the vendor, the Corporation shall refund to the vendor the conciliation fee paid by the vendor.  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 7. Post June 30, 2012 Homes — Major Structural Defect Claims — Years 3 through 7
5.10 The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, extend or abridge any timelines specified in sections 4.1 to 4.6, 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.2, 5.5 to 5.7 and 5.9 if it determines that, (a) the vendor is unable or unwilling to address a claim item on a claim form; (b) a claim item, (i) involves health and safety, seasonal repairs or an emergency, or (ii) involves other extraordinary circumstances; (c) the extension or abridgement would facilitate the resolution of a claim item; (d) it is reasonable to conclude that conducting conciliation inspections outside the timelines set out in sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.5.1 will assist in resolving one or more claim items earlier; (e) it would be more efficient to consolidate conciliation inspections and conciliation inspections need to be re-scheduled for that purpose; or (f) the specified time begins in, ends in or spans the period from December 24 of one year to January 1 of the following year, both inclusive. O. Reg. 118/23, s. 15.
5.11 (1) A person who submits a form to the Corporation under any of sections 4.1 to 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5 to 5.7 and 5.9 shall submit the form, (a) by hand, courier or facsimile transmission; (b) to the Corporation’s designated portal for purchasers on the Internet; or (c) by regular mail or registered mail except during a general interruption of postal service.  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 7. (2) Submission by hand or courier is effective on the day that the Corporation receives it, if that day is a business day, and otherwise on the next business day.  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 7. (3) Submission by facsimile transmission or to the Corporation’s designated portal for purchasers on the Internet is effective on the day sent, whether it is a business day or not.  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 7. (4) Submission by regular mail is effective on, (a) the post-mark date if the Corporation receives it within 10 days of the expiry of the period during which the applicable section requires the submission; or (b) the date that the Corporation receives it, otherwise.  O. Reg. 87/12, s. 7. Limits of Liability
7. (1) The Corporation shall establish and maintain a guarantee fund with a licensed insurer or insurers acceptable to the board of directors under a contract or contracts approved by the board from time to time.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 7 (1). (2) Under such a contract, the insurers shall agree to indemnify the Corporation for those sums which the Corporation is obligated to pay by reason of settlement of any dispute, judgment, action or claim arising under the Plan during the term of the contract.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 7 (2). (3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), the Corporation may establish and administer an uninsured fund as part of the guarantee fund and out of which it may pay claims made under the Plan.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 7 (3).
8. Revoked:  O. Reg. 274/10, s. 8.
8.1 Revoked:  O. Reg. 498/09, s. 1. Part iii (s. 9-10) Revoked: O. Reg. 602/20, s. 6. 9.-10. revoked: O. Reg. 602/20, s. 6.
11., 12. Revoked: (PART IV) O. Reg. 430/99, s. 3. PART V   SUBROGATION
13. (1) The Corporation shall be subrogated to all rights of recovery of a person to whom payment in respect of a claim has been made out of the guarantee fund under the Act and may maintain an action in its own name or the name of the person against any other person against whom the action lies in respect of such rights of recovery.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 13 (1). (2) The Corporation is entitled under its rights of recovery to conduct legal proceedings, including an action for damages, the quantum of which shall be limited to the amount paid out of the guarantee fund by the Corporation to the person whose rights are subrogated to the Corporation, including any legal costs, plus all costs incurred by the Corporation in the subrogated action.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 13 (2). (3) Any amount recovered by the Corporation shall be applied, (a) first, to payment of costs actually incurred by the Corporation in any action or any related action and in levying execution; (b) second, to reimbursement of the Corporation for the amount of compensation paid by the Corporation to the person out of the guarantee fund; and (c) third, the balance, if any, to payment of the person whose rights are subrogated.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 13 (3). (4) Any settlement or release does not bar the rights of the Corporation unless the Corporation has concurred therewith in writing.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 13 (4). (5) Any person who has been paid money out of the guarantee fund by the Corporation shall forthwith notify the Corporation of any action that such person has brought against any person who caused or contributed to the damages that resulted in the said payment by the Corporation out of the guarantee fund.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 13 (5). PART VI   WARRANTIES Water Penetration
14. (1) Every vendor of a new home warrants to the owner that there will be no water penetration through the basement or foundation of the home.  O. Reg. 9/09, s. 7. (2) The warranty described in subsection (1) applies only in respect of claims made during a two-year warranty period ending on the second anniversary of the date of possession.  O. Reg. 9/09, s. 7. General
16. If a home was enrolled after December 31, 1990, the claim for damages because of a major structural defect may be made at any time during the major structural defect claim period.  O. Reg. 9/09, s. 9.
17. Revoked:  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 2. Substitutions
18. (1) Every vendor of a new home warrants to the owner that the vendor shall make no substitutions in those items of construction or finishing for which the purchaser is entitled to make selection pursuant to the purchase agreement without the written consent of the purchaser.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 18 (1). (2) Subsection (1) does not apply where, (a) the purchaser, having been notified, does not make a selection within thirty days after executing the purchase agreement or within such other time period as may be agreed; or (b) an item selected under clause (a) is not available and the purchaser does not make a selection within seven days of receiving written notice from the vendor or within such other time period as may be agreed that the item is unavailable.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 18 (2). (3) Every vendor of a new home warrants to the owner that where the purchaser fails to make a selection under clause (2) (a) or (b) that the vendor will make a selection on the purchaser’s behalf that is of equal or better quality than the original selection as set out in the purchase agreement.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 18 (3).
19. Every vendor of a new home warrants to the purchaser that, where the vendor makes a substitution with respect to an item that is referred to in the purchase agreement that is not an item that is to be selected by the purchaser, the item will be of equal or better quality than the item referred to in the purchase agreement.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 19.
19.1 Revoked:  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 3. Eligibility
20. A claim may be made under subsection 18 (1) or section 19 only where, (a) the transaction closes; and (b) the claim is made by an owner during a one-year warranty period ending on the first anniversary of the date of possession.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 892, s. 20; O. Reg. 166/08, s. 4; O. Reg. 9/09, s. 10.
21. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), for the purposes of section 18, written notice may be given personally or sent by electronic mail, fax, courier or registered mail to the purchaser at the address or contact numbers specified in the purchase agreement or at any replacement address or contact numbers supplied in accordance with the purchase agreement.  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 5. (2) Written notice under section 18 shall not be sent by registered mail if there is a postal stoppage or interruption at the time the notice is sent.  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 5. (3) If written notice under section 18 is sent by registered mail within five days before a postal stoppage or interruption commences or during such a stoppage or interruption, the sending of the notice shall not be effective.  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 5. (4) Written notice given or sent in accordance with this section is deemed to have been given and received, (a) on the day of delivery or sending, if the notice was given personally or sent by electronic mail or fax and that day is a business day; (b) on the next business day after the day of delivery or sending, if the notice was given personally or sent by electronic mail or fax and the day of delivery or sending is not a business day; (c) on the second business day after the day of sending, if sent by courier; and (d) subject to subsection (3), on the fifth business day after the day of sending, if sent by registered mail.  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 5.
22. Revoked:  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 6.
23. (1), (2) Revoked:  O. Reg. 166/08, s. 7. (3) The warranties in subsection 18 (1) and section 19 apply to purchase agreements entered into after the 30th day of June, 1988.  O. Reg. 117/91, s. 2. Temporary Relocation Warranty
24. (1) Every vendor of a new home warrants to the owner that if, on or after the date of possession, the home or a material portion of the home is uninhabitable because of a condition that is covered by a warranty, the vendor shall pay the owner the sum of $150 per day for the period that the home or a material portion of the home is uninhabitable, up to a maximum of $15,000 per home. O. Reg. 8/23, s. 2. (2) In lieu of compensation payable under subsection (1), the vendor may, at its expense, provide reasonable alternative accommodation for the displaced inhabitants. O. Reg. 8/23, s. 2. (3) The warranty described in this section applies in respect of homes, (a) that are sold under purchase agreements, or constructed under construction contracts, that are entered into on or after July 1, 2023; and (b) for which a written claim is made to the Corporation during the period commencing on the date of possession and ending on the seventh anniversary of the date of possession. O. Reg. 8/23, s. 2. (4) The warranty described in this section also applies if the home is made uninhabitable due to a condition in the common elements covered by warranty. O. Reg. 8/23, s. 2. (5) The warranty described in this section applies only in respect of claims made during the one-year period following the later of, (a) the date of possession of the home; and (b) the date on which the home became uninhabitable. O. Reg. 8/23, s. 2. (6) For greater certainty, nothing in this section prevents an owner from being compensated on more than one occasion for different breaches of the warranty, subject to the per-home maximum set out in subsection (1). O. Reg. 8/23, s. 2. Schedule A Revoked: O. Reg. 521/17, s. 18.  Français