Warranty Coverage

Minto provides three warranties to all new homeowners - a one-year builder's warranty, a two-year system warranty and a seven-year warranty against major structural defects.

One-Year Warranty

Minto warrants, for one year from the date of closing, that your home is free from defects in workmanship and materials (is fit to live in and meets the Ontario Building Code). Minto will pass on to you any warranties made by manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors that extend beyond the first year. In those cases, you should make any claims directly to the manufacturer or distributor after the one-year builder warranty expires.

It is your responsibility to complete all warranty cards and mail them to the specified companies. These cards are usually attached to the equipment, together with the instructions. If a card is missing, the manufacturer cannot issue another card, as each card indicates the serial number of the equipment. Should you have any questions about the warranty, the manufacturer will verify with our Home Service Department the exact date of occupancy and warranty period.

Two-Year System Warranty

Minto warrants for two years from the date of closing against water seepage through basement or foundation walls; defects that permit water penetration through the building envelope; defects in the electrical, plumbing and heating delivery and distribution systems; and defects which result in the detachment, displacement or deterioration of exterior cladding.

Seven-Year Warranty Against Major Structural Defects

Minto warrants for seven years from the date of closing against major structural defects. These are defined as the failure of a load bearing part of your home's structure or any structural defects that adversely affect your use of your home.

Items not covered under the warranty:

• Settlement cracks of paved driveway and walkways after the latter of the PDI and/or installation of paved materials. Settlement of patio slabs and/or interlocks walkways and driveways after the PDI.
• Additions or alterations made by the Purchaser.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Normal shrinkage of materials that dry out after construction.
• Damage resulting from improper maintenance or purchaser negligence.
• Surface defects in work and material not indicated on the P.D.I. Inspection.
• Shrinkage cracks in the basement concrete floor and garage concrete floor, unless of structural implications or water penetration.
• Wood flooring opening between individual pieces and/or settlement from the baseboard at walls or under doorjambs and trim or cupping or swelling.
• Minor joint opening in doors or windows, window trim, baseboard, walls, fireplace mantel, due to normal shrinkage.
• Blocked water closet caused by homeowner neglect.
• Ground settlement.
• The warranty on the overhead garage door is void should an automatic garage door opener be installed during the warranty period.
• Operation of front entry doors if a decorative glass insert is installed after possession.
• Hairline cracks in floor or wall grout (Excluding shower stalls and tub enclosures)

For further information on what items are covered or not covered under warranty you can refer to The Construction Performance Guidelines published by the Tarion Warranty Corporation. A copy of these guidelines are available through your local Tarion Warranty Corporation office or on their website.