By law, all new homes built in Ontario are provided with a warranty by the builder.
Tarion’s role is to ensure that buyers of newly built homes in Ontario receive the coverage they are entitled to under their builder’s warranty.
[2] Tarion’s responsibilities include: New homes in Ontario come with the most comprehensive warranty coverage in Canada.
After occupancy, the warranty covers defects in the builder’s workmanship and materials.
Effective February 1, 2021, Tarion's previous licensing responsibilities were transitioned to the Home Construction Regulatory Authority.