Ontario extends cooling off period, bans some liens on homes by vendors
The measure is among a raft of consumer protections that have been advocated for by opposition politicians and citizen groups
Source: theglobeandmail.com
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The measure is among a raft of consumer protections that have been advocated for by opposition politicians and citizen groups
“In hindsight, I wish we'd given it more thought at the beginning when we set up the program,” Tarion’s CEO said.
Tarion anticipates a payout of $90 million to cover lost deposits due to builder failures.
Consumer protection for new home buyers in Ontario is a complex and confusing patchwork of laws.
It's a good thing that members of the public can give feedback on bills under consideration at the Ontario Legislature.