The only mandatory new home warranty program in Canada, and one of only a few such programs in the world, the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (ONHWP) provides new home buyers with substantial warranty protection. Created as an independent, non-profit corporation, ONHWP administers and enforces the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act which defines the coverage offered by the Program.

The Best protected consumers are informed consumers. Before buying a new home, become familiar with the protection.

Since the Warranty Program's coverage was enhanced in 1990, new home buyers receive:

• Deposit protection up to $20,000.00
• Delayed closing protection.
• Delayed occupancy protection for condominium buyers.
• Protection against substitution of key elements in both single family homes and condominium projects.
• One year builder's warranty on workmanship, materials and Ontario Building Code violations.
• Two-year "owner train" builder's warranty covering the electrical, plumbing and heating delivery and distribution systems.
• Two-year builder's warranty against water penetrating the basement through the foundation. In condominiums this protection includes all below ground structures such as parking garages.
• Two-year builder's warranty against water penetrating the building envelope.
• Seven-year major structural defect protection.