Tarion 1-2-7 new-home warranty + Pre-Delivery Inspection — Ontario new-home builders must enroll homes
Created 2026-05-23
Claim: Ontario new homes must be enrolled with Tarion. Statutory warranty structure: 1-year materials/workmanship; 2-year major systems; 7-year major structural. Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is the regulated handover step.
Source: https://www.tarion.com/builders
Confidence: Verified.
Scope note: Applies to new-home builders. Pure renovation work (no new dwelling) is not under Tarion — renovators rely on RenoMark, WRHBA membership, and in-house aftercare programs (e.g. Pioneer Craftsmen's "5-Year Aftercare"). Companion: HCRA licenses Ontario new-home builders; 6,500+ licensees searchable in the public Ontario Builder Directory.
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