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Tarion New Home Warranty: Key Deadlines for Milton Homeowners

When purchasing a newly constructed subdivision property in Milton or across Halton Region, understanding your statutory warranty rights under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act is essential.

Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) vs. Statutory Warranty

Before receiving the keys to your new home, your builder will walk you through a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). While this is an important initial walkthrough, it is not your only opportunity to note deficiencies.

Key Deadlines to Track

  1. 30-Day Form: Covers items that were missed during the PDI or surface issues that developed after move-in.
  2. Year-End (1-Year) Form: Covers code compliance, fit and finish, drywall settling cracks, and door/window operation over the first full seasonal cycle.
  3. Second-Year Form: Focuses on major systems—heating, plumbing, electrical distribution, and water penetration through the building envelope.

Having a certified, engineering-minded inspection before filing your 30-Day or 1-Year warranty forms ensures documentation is thorough, technical, and builder-ready.