Key provisions of the Homeowner Protection Act come into force, amending new-home builder licensing rules

Sections 1 through 5 of Schedule 1 of the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 have been proclaimed into force, meaning they now have legal effect. These provisions amend the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, which governs the licensing of new home builders and vendors in Ontario. Businesses and individuals who build or sell new homes — and those who oversee or administer licensing in that sector — will be subject to whatever changes these sections introduce to the existing licensing framework. If you operate in new home construction or sales, you should review the amended New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 to understand any new obligations, restrictions, or processes that now apply to your licence or operations. Consulting legal or regulatory counsel is advisable if the scope of the changes is unclear for your specific situation.