New Home Warranties in Strata Corporations

• 15 months for defects in labour and materials

• 2 years for building cladding and delivery systems (plumbing, HVAC, etc.)

• 5 years for building envelope defects

• 10 years for structural defects

While some consumers may worry when hearing that a strata corporation is working on addressing warranty defects, we typically see this as a good thing. The reality is that almost no building is built with zero defects, and addressing problems while the warranty coverage is still active shows that the strata is being proactive and committed to addressing deficiencies, while still under warranty.

 

Finding no information pertaining to the building's warranty is therefore worrisome. As part of our review process, we always recommend that consumers obtain the strata corporation’s warranty certificate, as well as all documents and reports pertaining to the warranty and any warranty claims.

By doing so, consumers are able to better understand the actions the strata has taken when it comes to warranty deficiencies, as well as get a better sense of the extent of warranty deficiencies that the strata has been dealing with.

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