Post-Construction Stage

1. Construction Warranty Phase

The construction warranty phase typically covers a range of issues, including, Contractor’s Considerations for Warranties in Contracts:

• Water penetration: Water getting into the building through the basement or foundation walls 
• Material defects: Defects in materials or work that affect windows, doors, caulking, and exterior cladding 
• Mechanical defects: Defects in the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems 

A construction warranty is a contract provision that states the Contractor’s Responsible during Warranty Period will perform work to a certain standard, free of defects, and in accordance with design documents. When buying construction services, it is recommended to obtain warranties from the contractor and any other parties in the supply chain. Warranties should clearly state what is expected of the party giving the warranty and what will happen if there is a breach. Otherwise, remember to consult your contract and/or a construction contract law expert to seek guidance on Who is on the Hook from a contractual and legal standpoint for warranties issues resulting from a lack of proper workmanship, breach of contract and/or disputes in/around warranties (AI Generated).

The overall warranty period for the Work under CCDC Bulletin 17 and CCDC Standard Form Contracts is minimum one year or additional years (aka extended warranty) from the date of Substantial Performance of the Work. The Contractor is responsible to correct at his/her own expense, defects or deficiencies in the Work which appear during the minimum one-year warranty period (CCDC).

Tarion is a private, not-for-profit consumer protection organization established by the Ontario government in 1976 to administer the province’s new Home Warranty Infor Program. Tarion’s Role: By law, all new homes built in Ontario are provided with a warranty by the builder.