When does Tarion warranty apply to a renovation?
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Short answer
Tarion's new-home warranty primarily covers new builds, but it carries into renovations when an addition exceeds 15% of the home's original gross floor area, when a home is substantially reconstructed, or when the renovation converts non-residential space to residential use. Routine kitchen, bath, and basement renovations typically don't trigger Tarion. Your HCRA-licensed builder confirms scope-triggered applicability at scope review.
In detail
Tarion's new-home warranty primarily covers new builds, but it carries into renovations when an addition exceeds 15% of the home's original gross floor area, when a home is substantially reconstructed, or when the renovation converts non-residential space to residential use. Routine kitchen, bath, and basement renovations typically don't trigger Tarion. Your HCRA-licensed builder confirms scope-triggered applicability at scope review.
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