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• Exterior mortar work (including brick installation and repair)
• Exterior stucco work/repairs (including repairs to exterior insulation
fi nishing systems)
• Exterior caulking
• In ground support for decks
• Any other exterior work deemed appropriate by the Warranty
Program (but not including air conditioning, grading, sod,
driveways and walkways)
Seasonal warranty items should be reported on your 30-Day, Year-End
and Second-Year forms, as appropriate. They will be dealt with according
to the timelines set out in the Warranty Service Rules, subject to suitable
weather conditions, as described above.
What’s Not Covered Under Your Warranty
It is equally important to know what issues are not covered under warranty:
• Normal wear and tear
• Normal shrinkage of materials that dry out after construction
• Damage resulting from improper maintenance or negligence
• Secondary damage caused by defects in the home. While the defect
is covered, personal and/or property damage or damage to additions
made after closing is not
• Settling soil around the house or along utility lines
• Alterations, deletions or additions made by the homeowner
• Defects in material, design and work supplied or installed
by the homeowner
• Damage from fl oods, “acts of God”, wars, riots or vandalism
• Damage from insects or rodents, unless it is the result of construction
that does not meet the Ontario Building Code
• Damage caused by municipal services or other utilities
Homeowner’s Responsibilities
In order to maintain your warranty, you also have responsibilities as the
homeowner:
• Report defects within the timelines specifi ed by Tarion
• Allow Minto access for repairs during business hours
• Allow Minto to access your property for a period of fi ve (5) years
in order to repair other adjoining properties, if necessary
• Properly maintain your home and mechanical parts to ensure
warranty coverage
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