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 The Ontario New Home Warranty Program
(ONHWP) provides new home buyers with substantial warranty protection.
Created as an independent, non-profit corporation, ONHWP administers
and enforces the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act which defines
the coverage offered by the Program. The best protected consumers
are informed consumers. Before buying a new home, become familiar
with the protection.
Since the Warranty Program's coverage was enhanced in 1990,
new home buyers receive:
- Deposit protection up to $40,000.
- Delayed closing protection.
- Delayed occupancy protection for condominium buyers.
- Protection against substitution of key elements in both single
family homes and condominium projects.
- One-year builder's warranty on workmanship, materials and
Ontario Building Code violations.
- Two-year builder's warranty covering the electrical, plumbing
and heating delivery and distribution systems.
- Two-year builder's warranty against water penetrating the
basement through the foundation. In condominiums this protection
includes all below-ground structures such as parking garages.
- Two-year builder's warranty against water penetrating the
building envelope.
- Seven-year major structural defect protection.
If you have a question about the Program, visit the website
at: www.newhome.on.ca
or contact the ONHWP London office at 1-800-520-4663.
ONHWP also publishes a number of consumer information booklets
and brochures such as: Open the Door to New Home Ownership. For
a free copy, telephone 1-800-668-7504.
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