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Province responds to final report in Tarion review
Minister of Government and Consumer Services Tracy MacCharles has announced planned changes to the role of Tarion in Ontario’s new home warranty program.
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Homeowners’ Choice Awards finalists announced
Tarion has announced finalists for the 2017 Homeowners’ Choice Awards, the Ontario-based awards that allow buyers to recognize outstanding customer service.
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Tarion wins Stevie Award for customer service
Tarion won a Stevie Award for excellence in customer service for the second year in a row. Stevie Awards recognize outstanding workplace performances.
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Interim report released in Tarion review
An interim report in Tarion review flags calls for a dedicated section for and further rules unique to condominiums in the new home warranties legislation.
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Homeowners’ Choice Award winners announced
Following a poll of thousands of Ontarians that moved into new homes between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015, Tarion has announced the 2016
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Consultation dates released for Tarion review
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services this week released consultation dates and locations for the Tarion review, following a stretch of silence that, for some, raised questions about the terms of engagement.
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Finalists named for Homeowners’ Choice Awards
Tarion recently announced the finalists for the 2016 Homeowners’ Choice Awards, the only awards that give Ontario new home buyers the ability to recognize their
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Tarion announces home builder awards finalists
Tridel and Concert Properties are among the high-rise finalists selected for the 2015 Tarion Awards of Excellence, recognizing superior customer service. Organized by Tarion Warranty
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Condo law reform in Ontario
If passed, Bill 72 would become the Property Owners’ Protection Act, 2012, and amend the existing Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, Ontario Building Code and Condominium Act, which, despite the province's condo boom, has not been ...
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Regulatory changes to Tarion
This video report looks at new and proposed revisions to the home warranty program. Commentators: Tarion Warranty Corp.'s Kevin Brodie and Robins Appleby & Taub's Leor Margulies.
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Falling glass can cause legal headaches
In Ontario, it is unclear which statutory warranty period applies to the occurrence of falling glass given the lack of specific case law and Tarion direction.