Proposed regulations to better inform and protect purchasers of condominium homes
Regulation Number(s):
48/01 (General)
625/20 (Delegation of Regulation-Making Authorities)
626/20 (General)
629/20 (Addenda to Agreements Between Vendors and Purchasers)
631/20 (Applications for Licences)
627/20 (General)
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Condominium Act, 1998, New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is consulting on proposed regulations to address condo cancellations. Regulations are being proposed under the Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act), the New Home Construction Licensing Act (Licensing Act) and the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (Warranties Act). Proposed changes include:

Condo Act - Increasing the amount of interest payable in certain circumstances to purchasers on their deposits/payments for the purchase of a new or pre-construction condo unit from a developer.
Licensing Act - Requiring in regulation that vendors must provide the Condominium Information Sheet to buyers of new and pre-construction condo units.
Warranties Act - Providing additional information about condo projects and cancellations to the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) to post on the Ontario Builder Directory.

The ministry is also seeking feedback on potential future regulatory proposals under the Licensing Act that could:
Require in regulation that vendors provide information to the HCRA related to price adjustments to purchase agreements.
Restrict vendors from selling or transferring, or offering to sell or transfer, a new home for a specified period of time after terminating a purchase agreement.

The ministry welcomes feedback and encourages anyone interested to submit comments using the Regulatory Registry or to NewHomes@ontario.ca or ONCONDO@ontario.ca.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There are minimal compliance costs, if any, associated with these proposed regulatory changes.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
22-MGCS003
Posting Date:
March 24, 2022
Comments Due Date:
April 22, 2022
Contact Address:
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
56 Wellesley St. W, 6th Floor
Toronto ON