With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Canada and worldwide,
governments and businesses are taking steps to contain the virus
and flatten the curve of transmission. As a homebuilder, you might
be concerned about meeting your obligations to your purchasers and
looking to understand your rights and obligations under the Tarion
Statement of Critical Dates and Addendum (the
"Addendum"). We want to help. As a
starting point, we've put together this Q&A and would
invite you to reach out to us to discuss these or other questions
you may have.
1. What is the Delayed Occupancy/Closing Warranty?
Every builder/vendor of new homes in Ontario must provide a
delayed occupancy/closing warranty to purchasers, guaranteeing that
the condominium unit/house will be ready for occupancy/closing by a
certain date. This date is either "firm" or
"tentative", as described in the Addendum.