Entering into a new home purchase is an exciting, yet complex process, especially when it comes to understanding the various forms and agreements involved. Among these, the Tarion Tentative form plays a crucial role for buyers in Ontario, offering a structured framework that outlines the anticipated occupancy dates for new homes. This form is particularly relevant for properties involving an interest in a common elements condominium corporation, integrating seamlessly with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and providing a thorough overview of key timelines and conditions that both the vendor and purchaser must adhere to. It introduces concepts such as the First Tentative Occupancy Date, adjustments for possible delays, and stipulations for a Firm Occupancy Date, ensuring that buyers are well-informed of their rights and the obligations of the vendor under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. Notably, the form also lays out conditions under which both parties can mutually agree to modify these critical dates, emphasizes the importance of timely notice for any changes, and outlines compensation entitlements for delayed occupancy, making it an essential document for safeguarding the interests of home buyers. Additionally, it underscores the significance of legal advice prior to signing the agreement, reinforcing the buyer’s understanding of the warranty provisions and their implications. With detailed provisions for setting or changing occupancy dates, including through unavoidable delays or mutual agreement, and rules regarding the potential early termination of the purchase agreement, the Tarion Tentative form acts as a comprehensive guide for navigating the often-complex terrain of new home purchases.
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Form Name | Tarion Tentative Form |
Form Length | 14 pages |
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Avg. time to fill out | 3 min 30 sec |
Other names | tarion hold form tentative closing date, tarion, 2012, tarion tentative hold form |
Limited Use Freehold Form
(Tentative Occupancy Date – POTL/CEC)
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Statement of Critical Dates
Delayed Occupancy Warranty
This Statement of Critical Dates forms part of the Addendum to which it is attached, which in turn forms part of the agreement of purchase and sale between the Vendor and the Purchaser relating to the Property. The Vendor must
complete all blanks set out below. Both the Vendor and Purchaser must sign this page.
NOTE TO HOME BUYERS: Please visit Tarion’s website: www.tarion.com for important information about all of Tarion’s warranties including the Delayed Occupancy Warranty, the
matters of interest to new home buyers. You can also obtain a copy of the Homeowner Information Package which is strongly recommended as essential reading for all home buyers. The website features a calculator which will assist you in confirming the various Critical Dates related to the occupancy of your home.
VENDOR
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1. Critical Dates
The First Tentative Occupancy Date, which is the date that the Vendor anticipates the home will be completed and ready to move in, is:
A Second Tentative Occupancy Date can subsequently be set by the Vendor by giving proper written notice at least 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date. The Second Tentative Occupancy Date can be up to 120 days after the First Tentative Occupancy Date, and so could be as late as:
The Vendor must set a Firm Occupancy Date by giving proper written notice at
least 90 days before the Second Tentative Occupancy Date. The Firm Occupancy Date can be up to 120 days after the Second Tentative Occupancy Date, and so could be as late as:
If the Vendor cannot provide Occupancy by the Firm Occupancy Date, then the Purchaser is entitled to delayed occupancy compensation (see section 7 of the Addendum) and the Vendor must set a Delayed Occupancy Date.
The Vendor can set a Delayed Occupancy Date that is up to 365 days after the earlier of the Second Tentative Occupancy Date and the Firm Occupancy Date: This Outside Occupancy Date could be as late as:
2. Notice Period for an Occupancy Delay
Changing an Occupancy date requires proper written notice. The Vendor, without the Purchaser’s consent, may delay Occupancy twice by up to 120 days each
time by setting a Second Tentative Occupancy Date and then a Firm Occupancy Date in accordance with section 1 of the Addendum and no later than the Outside Occupancy Date.
Notice of a delay beyond the First Tentative Occupancy Date must be given no later than:
(i.e., at least 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date), or else the First Tentative Occupancy Date automatically becomes the Firm Occupancy Date.
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Notice of a second delay in Occupancy must be given no later than: |
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(i.e., at least 90 days before the Second Tentative Occupancy Date), or else the Second Tentative Occupancy Date becomes the Firm Occupancy Date.
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If the Purchaser terminates the transaction during the Purchaser’s Termination Period, then the Purchaser is entitled to delayed occupancy compensation and to a full refund of all monies paid plus interest (see sections 7, 11 and 12 of the Addendum).
Note: Any time a Critical Date is set or changed as permitted in the Addendum, other Critical Dates may change as well. At any given time
the parties must refer to: the most recent revised Statement of Critical Dates; or agreement or written notice that sets a Critical Date, and calculate revised Critical Dates using the formulas contained in the Addendum. Critical Dates can also change if there are unavoidable delays (see section 5 of the Addendum).
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PURCHASER: _______________________________________ |
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Limited Use Freehold Form
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Addendum to Agreement of Purchase and Sale
Delayed Occupancy Warranty
This addendum, including the accompanying Statement of Critical Dates (the “Addendum”), forms part of the agreement of purchase and sale (the “Purchase Agreement”) between the Vendor and the Purchaser relating to the
Property. This Addendum is to be used for a transaction where the home is freehold but also involves an interest in a common elements condominium corporation. This Addendum contains important provisions that are part of the
delayed occupancy warranty provided by the Vendor in accordance with the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (the “ONHWP Act”). If there are any differences between the provisions in the Addendum and the Purchase
Agreement, then the Addendum provisions shall prevail. PRIOR TO SIGNING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR
ANY AMENDMENT TO IT, THE PURCHASER SHOULD SEEK ADVICE FROM A LAWYER WITH RESPECT TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR AMENDING AGREEMENT, THE ADDENDUM AND THE DELAYED OCCUPANCY WARRANTY.
Tarion recommends that Purchasers register on Tarion’s MyHome
The Vendor shall complete all blanks set out below.
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(b)The Vendor has received confirmation from the relevant government authorities that there is sufficient:
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If yes, the nature of the confirmation is as follows:
If the availability of water and sewage capacity is uncertain, the issues to be resolved are as follows:
(c) A building permit has been issued for the Property. |
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(d) Commencement of Construction: has occurred; or is expected to occur by the ____day |
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The Vendor shall give written notice to the Purchaser within 10 days after the actual date of Commencement of Construction.
*Note: Since important notices will be sent to this address, it is essential that you ensure that a reliable email address is provided and that your computer settings permit receipt of notices from the other party.
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Limited Use Freehold Form
(Tentative Occupancy Date – POTL/CEC)
SETTING AND CHANGING CRITICAL DATES
1.Setting Tentative Occupancy Dates and the Firm Occupancy Date
(a)Completing Construction Without Delay: The Vendor shall take all reasonable steps to complete construction of the home subject to all prescribed requirements, to provide Occupancy of the home without delay, and, to register without delay the declaration and description for the related common elements condominium corporation.
(b)First Tentative Occupancy Date: The Vendor shall identify the First Tentative Occupancy Date in the Statement of Critical Dates attached to this Addendum at the time the Purchase Agreement is signed.
(c)Second Tentative Occupancy Date: The Vendor may choose to set a Second Tentative Occupancy Date that is no later than 120 days after the First Tentative Occupancy Date. The Vendor shall give written notice of the Second Tentative Occupancy Date to the Purchaser at least 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date, or else the First Tentative Occupancy Date shall for all purposes be the Firm Occupancy Date.
(d)Firm Occupancy Date: The Vendor shall set a Firm Occupancy Date, which can be no later than 120 days after the Second Tentative Occupancy Date or, if a Second Tentative Occupancy Date is not set, no later than 120 days after the First Tentative Occupancy Date. If the Vendor elects not to set a Second Tentative Occupancy Date, the Vendor shall give written notice of the Firm Occupancy Date to the Purchaser at least 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date, or else the First Tentative Occupancy Date shall for all purposes be the Firm Occupancy Date. If the Vendor elects to set a Second Tentative Occupancy Date, the Vendor shall give written notice of the Firm Occupancy Date to the Purchaser at least 90 days before the Second Tentative Occupancy Date, or else the Second Tentative Occupancy Date shall for all purposes be the Firm Occupancy Date.
(e)Notice: Any notice given by the Vendor under paragraphs (c) and (d) must set out the stipulated Critical Date, as applicable.
2. Changing the Firm Occupancy Date – Three Ways
(a)The Firm Occupancy Date, once set or deemed to be set in accordance with section 1, can be changed only:
(i)by the Vendor setting a Delayed Occupancy Date in accordance with section 3;
(ii)by the mutual written agreement of the Vendor and Purchaser in accordance with section 4; or
(iii)as the result of an Unavoidable Delay of which proper written notice is given in accordance with section 5.
(b)If a new Firm Occupancy Date is set in accordance with section 4 or 5, then the new date is the “Firm Occupancy
Date” for all purposes in this Addendum.
3. Changing the Firm Occupancy Date – By Setting a Delayed Occupancy Date
(a)If the Vendor cannot provide Occupancy on the Firm Occupancy Date and sections 4 and 5 do not apply, the Vendor shall select and give written notice to the Purchaser of a Delayed Occupancy Date in accordance with this section, and delayed occupancy compensation is payable in accordance with section 7.
(b)The Delayed Occupancy Date may be any Business Day after the date the Purchaser receives written notice of the Delayed Occupancy Date but not later than the Outside Occupancy Date.
(c)The Vendor shall give written notice to the Purchaser of the Delayed Occupancy Date as soon as the Vendor knows that it will be unable to provide Occupancy on the Firm Occupancy Date, and in any event at least 10 days before the Firm Occupancy Date, failing which delayed occupancy compensation is payable from the date that is 10 days before the Firm Occupancy Date, in accordance with paragraph 7(c). If notice of a new Delayed Occupancy Date is not given by the Vendor, before the Firm Occupancy Date, then the new Delayed Occupancy Date shall be deemed to be the date which is 90 days after the Firm Occupancy Date.
(d)After the Delayed Occupancy Date is set, if the Vendor cannot provide Occupancy on the Delayed Occupancy Date, the Vendor shall select and give written notice to the Purchaser of a new Delayed Occupancy Date, unless the delay arises due to Unavoidable Delay under section 5 or is mutually agreed upon under section 4, in which case the requirements of those sections must be met. Paragraphs (b) and (c) above apply with respect to the setting of the new Delayed Occupancy Date.
(e)Nothing in this section affects the right of the Purchaser or Vendor to terminate the Purchase Agreement on the bases set out in section 11.
4. Changing Critical Dates – By Mutual Agreement
(a)This Addendum sets out a framework for setting, extending and/or accelerating Critical Dates, which cannot be altered contractually except as set out in this section 4. Any amendment not in accordance with this section is voidable at the option of the Purchaser. For greater certainty, this Addendum does not restrict any extensions of the Closing date (i.e., title transfer date) where Occupancy of the home has already been given to the Purchaser.
(b)The Vendor and Purchaser may at any time, after signing the Purchase Agreement, mutually agree in writing to accelerate or extend any of the Critical Dates. Any amendment which accelerates or extends any of the Critical Dates must include the following provisions:
(i)the Purchaser and Vendor agree that the amendment is entirely voluntary – the Purchaser has no obligation to sign the amendment and each understands that this purchase transaction will still be valid if the Purchaser does not sign this amendment;
(ii)the amendment includes a revised Statement of Critical Dates which replaces the previous Statement of Critical Dates;
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(iii)the Purchaser acknowledges that the amendment may affect delayed occupancy compensation payable; and
(iv)if the change involves extending either the Firm Occupancy Date or the Delayed Occupancy Date, then the amending agreement shall:
i.disclose to the Purchaser that the signing of the amendment may result in the loss of delayed occupancy compensation as described in section 7;
ii.unless there is an express waiver of compensation, describe in reasonable detail the cash amount, goods, services, or other consideration which the Purchaser accepts as compensation; and
iii.contain a statement by the Purchaser that the Purchaser waives compensation or accepts the compensation referred to in clause ii above, in either case, in full satisfaction of any delayed occupancy compensation payable by the Vendor for the period up to the new Firm Occupancy Date or Delayed Occupancy Date.
If the Purchaser for his or her own purposes requests a change of the Firm Occupancy Date or the Delayed Occupancy Date, then subparagraphs (b)(i), (iii) and (iv) above shall not apply.
(c)A Vendor is permitted to include a provision in the Purchase Agreement allowing the Vendor a
(d)The Vendor and Purchaser may agree in the Purchase Agreement to any unilateral extension or acceleration rights that are for the benefit of the Purchaser.
5. Extending Dates – Due to Unavoidable Delay
(a)If Unavoidable Delay occurs, the Vendor may extend Critical Dates by no more than the length of the Unavoidable Delay Period, without the approval of the Purchaser and without the requirement to pay delayed occupancy compensation in connection with the Unavoidable Delay, provided the requirements of this section are met.
(b)If the Vendor wishes to extend Critical Dates on account of Unavoidable Delay, the Vendor shall provide written notice to the Purchaser setting out a brief description of the Unavoidable Delay, and an estimate of the duration of the delay. Once the Vendor knows or ought reasonably to know that an Unavoidable Delay has commenced, the Vendor shall provide written notice to the Purchaser by the earlier of: 20 days thereafter; and the next Critical Date.
(c)As soon as reasonably possible, and no later than 20 days after the Vendor knows or ought reasonably to know that an Unavoidable Delay has concluded, the Vendor shall provide written notice to the Purchaser setting out a brief description of the Unavoidable Delay, identifying the date of its conclusion, and setting new Critical Dates. The new Critical Dates are calculated by adding to the then next Critical Date the number of days of the Unavoidable Delay Period (the other Critical Dates changing accordingly), provided that the Firm Occupancy Date or Delayed Occupancy Date, as the case may be, must be at least 10 days after the day of giving notice
unless the parties agree otherwise. Either the Vendor or the Purchaser may request in writing an earlier Firm
Occupancy Date or Delayed Occupancy Date, and the other party’s consent to the earlier date shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d)If the Vendor fails to give written notice of the conclusion of the Unavoidable Delay in the manner required by paragraph (c) above, then the notice is ineffective, the existing Critical Dates are unchanged, and any delayed occupancy compensation payable under section 7 is payable from the existing Firm Occupancy Date.
(e)Any notice setting new Critical Dates given by the Vendor under this section shall include an updated revised Statement of Critical Dates.
EARLY TERMINATION CONDITIONS
6. Early Termination Conditions
(a)The Vendor and Purchaser may include conditions in the Purchase Agreement that, if not satisfied, give rise to early termination of the Purchase Agreement, but only in the limited way described in this section.
(b)The Vendor is not permitted to include any conditions in the Purchase Agreement other than: the types of Early Termination Conditions listed in Schedule A; and/or the conditions referred to in paragraphs (j), (k) and (l) below. Any other condition included in a Purchase Agreement for the benefit of the Vendor that is not expressly permitted under Schedule A or paragraphs (j), (k) and (l) below is deemed null and void and is not enforceable by the Vendor, but does not affect the validity of the balance of the Purchase Agreement.
(c)The Vendor confirms that this Purchase Agreement is subject to Early Termination Conditions that, if not
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(d)If the answer in (c) above is “Yes”, then the Early Termination Conditions are as follows. The obligation of each
of the Purchaser and Vendor to complete this purchase and sale transaction is subject to satisfaction (or waiver, if applicable) of the following conditions and any such conditions set out in an appendix headed “Early Termination Conditions”:
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Condition #1 (if applicable)
Description of the Early Termination Condition:
The Approving Authority (as that term is defined in Schedule A) is: __________________________________________
The date by which Condition #1 is to be satisfied is the ______day of__________________, 20 _______.
Condition #2 (if applicable)
Description of the Early Termination Condition:
The Approving Authority (as that term is defined in Schedule A) is: ________________________________________
The date by which Condition #2 is to be satisfied is the _______day of _____________, 20_______.
The date for satisfaction of any Early Termination Condition may be changed by mutual agreement provided in all cases it is set at least 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date, and will be deemed to be 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date if no date is specified or if the date specified is later than 90 days before the First Tentative Occupancy Date. This time limitation does not apply to the condition in subparagraph 1(b)(iv) of Schedule A which must be satisfied or waived by the Vendor within 60 days following the later of: (A) the signing of the Purchase Agreement; and (B) the satisfaction or waiver by the Purchaser of a Purchaser financing condition permitted under paragraph (l) below.
Note: The parties must add additional pages as an appendix to this Addendum if there are additional Early Termination Conditions.
(e)There are no Early Termination Conditions applicable to this Purchase Agreement other than those identified in subparagraph (d) above and any appendix listing additional Early Termination Conditions.
(f)The Vendor agrees to take all commercially reasonable steps within its power to satisfy the Early Termination Conditions identified in subparagraph (d) above.
(g)For conditions under paragraph 1(a) of Schedule A the following applies:
(i)conditions in paragraph 1(a) of Schedule A may not be waived by either party;
(ii)the Vendor shall provide written notice not later than five (5) Business Days after the date specified for satisfaction of a condition that: (A) the condition has been satisfied; or (B) the condition has not been satisfied (together with reasonable details and backup materials) and that as a result the Purchase Agreement is terminated; and
(iii)if notice is not provided as required by subparagraph (ii) above then the condition is deemed not satisfied and the Purchase Agreement is terminated.
(h)For conditions under paragraph 1(b) of Schedule A the following applies:
(i)conditions in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule A may be waived by the Vendor;
(ii)the Vendor shall provide written notice on or before the date specified for satisfaction of the condition that:
(A) the condition has been satisfied or waived; or (B) the condition has not been satisfied nor waived, and that as a result the Purchase Agreement is terminated; and
(iii)if notice is not provided as required by subparagraph (ii) above then the condition is deemed satisfied or
waived and the Purchase Agreement will continue to be binding on both parties.
(i)If a Purchase Agreement or proposed Purchase Agreement contains Early Termination Conditions, the Purchaser has three (3) Business Days after the day of receipt of a true and complete copy of the Purchase
Agreement or proposed Purchase Agreement to review the nature of the conditions (preferably with legal counsel). If the Purchaser is not satisfied, in the Purchaser’s sole discretion, with the Early Termination
Conditions, the Purchaser may revoke the Purchaser’s offer as set out in the proposed Purchase Agreement, or terminate the Purchase Agreement, as the case may be, by giving written notice to the Vendor within those three Business Days.
(j)The Purchase Agreement may be conditional until Closing (transfer to the Purchaser of title to the home), upon compliance with the subdivision control provisions (section 50) of the Planning Act and, if applicable, registration of a related common elements condominium corporation under the Condominium Act, 1998, which compliance shall be obtained by the Vendor at its sole expense, on or before Closing.
(k)The Purchaser is cautioned that there may be other conditions in the Purchase Agreement that allow the Vendor to terminate the Purchase Agreement due to the fault of the Purchaser.
(l)The Purchase Agreement may include any condition that is for the sole benefit of the Purchaser and that is agreed to by the Vendor (e.g., the sale of an existing dwelling, Purchaser financing or a basement walkout). The Purchase Agreement may specify that the Purchaser has a right to terminate the Purchase Agreement if any such condition is not met, and may set out the terms on which termination by the Purchaser may be effected.
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MAKING A COMPENSATION CLAIM
7. Delayed Occupancy Compensation
(a)The Vendor warrants to the Purchaser that, if Occupancy is delayed beyond the Firm Occupancy Date (other than by mutual agreement or as a result of Unavoidable Delay as permitted under sections 4 and 5), then the Vendor shall compensate the Purchaser up to a total amount of $7,500, which amount includes: (i) payment to the Purchaser of a set amount of $150 a day for living expenses for each day of delay until the Occupancy Date; or the date of termination of the Purchase Agreement, as applicable under paragraph (b) below; and (ii) any other expenses (supported by receipts) incurred by the Purchaser due to the delay.
(b)Delayed occupancy compensation is payable only if: (i) Occupancy and Closing occurs; or (ii) the Purchase
Agreement is terminated or deemed to have been terminated under paragraph 11(b) of this Addendum. Delayed occupancy compensation is payable only if the Purchaser’s claim is made to Tarion in writing within one (1) year after Occupancy, or after termination of the Purchase Agreement, as the case may be, and otherwise in accordance with this Addendum. Compensation claims are subject to any further conditions set out in the ONHWP Act.
(c)If the Vendor gives written notice of a Delayed Occupancy Date to the Purchaser less than 10 days before the Firm Occupancy Date, contrary to the requirements of paragraph 3(c), then delayed occupancy compensation is payable from the date that is 10 days before the Firm Occupancy Date.
(d)Living expenses are direct living costs such as for accommodation and meals. Receipts are not required in support of a claim for living expenses, as a set daily amount of $150 per day is payable. The Purchaser must provide receipts in support of any claim for other delayed occupancy compensation, such as for moving and storage costs. Submission of false receipts disentitles the Purchaser to any delayed occupancy compensation in connection with a claim.
(e)If delayed occupancy compensation is payable, the Purchaser may make a claim to the Vendor for that
compensation after Occupancy or after termination of the Purchase Agreement, as the case may be, and shall include all receipts (apart from living expenses) which evidence any part of the Purchaser’s claim. The Vendor shall assess the Purchaser’s claim by determining the amount of delayed occupancy compensation payable based on the rules set out in section 7 and the receipts provided by the Purchaser, and the Vendor shall promptly provide that assessment information to the Purchaser. The Purchaser and the Vendor shall use reasonable efforts to settle the claim and when the claim is settled, the Vendor shall prepare an acknowledgement signed by both parties which:
(i)includes the Vendor’s assessment of the delayed occupancy compensation payable;
(ii)describes in reasonable detail the cash amount, goods, services, or other consideration which the
Purchaser accepts as compensation (the “Compensation”), if any; and
(iii)contains a statement by the Purchaser that the Purchaser accepts the Compensation in full satisfaction of any delayed occupancy compensation payable by the Vendor.
(f)If the Vendor and Purchaser cannot agree as contemplated in paragraph 7(e), then to make a claim to Tarion the Purchaser must file a claim with Tarion in writing within one (1) year after Occupancy. A claim may also be made and the same rules apply if the sale transaction is terminated under paragraph 11(b), in which case, the deadline for a claim is one (1) year after termination.
(g)If delayed occupancy compensation is payable, the Vendor shall either: pay the compensation as soon as the proper amount is determined; or pay such amount with interest (at the prescribed rate as specified in subsection 19(1) of O.Reg. 48/01 of the Condominium Act, 1998), from the Occupancy Date to the date of Closing, such amount to be an adjustment to the balance due on the day of Closing.
8. Adjustments to Purchase Price
Only the items set out in Schedule B (or an amendment to Schedule B), shall be the subject of adjustment or change to the purchase price or the balance due on Closing. The Vendor agrees that it shall not charge as an adjustment or readjustment to the purchase price of the home, any reimbursement for a sum paid or payable by the Vendor to a third party unless the sum is ultimately paid to the third party either before or after Closing. If the Vendor charges an amount in contravention of the preceding sentence, the Vendor shall forthwith readjust with the Purchaser. This section shall not: restrict or prohibit payments for items disclosed in Part I of Schedule B which have a fixed fee; nor shall it restrict or prohibit the parties from agreeing on how to allocate as between them, any rebates, refunds or incentives provided by the federal government, a provincial or municipal government or an agency of any such government, before or after Closing.
9. Occupancy
If the Purchaser accepts or is required to accept Occupancy in advance of receiving a title transfer of the home, then the provisions of Schedule C shall apply.
MISCELLANEOUS
10. Ontario Building Code – Conditions of Occupancy
(a)On or before the Occupancy Date, the Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser:
(i)an Occupancy Permit (as defined in paragraph (d)) for the home; or
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(ii)if an Occupancy Permit is not required under the Building Code, a signed written confirmation by the Vendor that all conditions of occupancy under the Building Code have been fulfilled and Occupancy is permitted under the Building Code.
(b)Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), to the extent that the Purchaser and the Vendor agree that
the Purchaser shall be responsible for one or more prerequisites to obtaining permission for Occupancy under the Building Code, (the “Purchaser Occupancy Obligations”):
(i)the Purchaser shall not be entitled to delayed occupancy compensation if the reason for the delay is that the Purchaser Occupancy Obligations have not been completed;
(ii)the Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser, upon fulfilling all prerequisites to obtaining permission for Occupancy under the Building Code (other than the Purchaser Occupancy Obligations), a signed written confirmation that the Vendor has fulfilled such prerequisites; and
(iii)if the Purchaser and Vendor have agreed that such prerequisites (other than the Purchaser Occupancy Obligations) are to be fulfilled prior to Occupancy, then the Vendor shall provide the signed written confirmation required by subparagraph (ii) on or before the Occupancy Date.
(c)If the Vendor cannot satisfy the requirements of paragraph (a) or subparagraph (b)(ii), the Vendor shall set a Delayed Occupancy Date (or new Delayed Occupancy Date) on a date that the Vendor reasonably expects to have satisfied the requirements of paragraph (a) or subparagraph (b)(ii), as the case may be. In setting the Delayed Occupancy Date (or new Delayed Occupancy Date), the Vendor shall comply with the requirements of section 3, and delayed occupancy compensation shall be payable in accordance with section 7. Despite the foregoing, delayed occupancy compensation shall not be payable for a delay under this paragraph (c) if the inability to satisfy the requirements of subparagraph (b)(ii) is because the Purchaser has failed to satisfy the Purchaser Occupancy Obligations.
(d)For the purposes of this section, an “Occupancy Permit” means any written or electronic document, however styled, whether final, provisional or temporary, provided by the chief building official (as defined in the Building Code Act) or a person designated by the chief building official, that evidences that permission to occupy the home under the Building Code has been granted.
11.Termination of the Purchase Agreement
(a)The Vendor and the Purchaser may terminate the Purchase Agreement by mutual written agreement. Such written mutual agreement may specify how monies paid by the Purchaser, including deposit(s) and monies for upgrades and extras are to be allocated if not repaid in full.
(b)If for any reason (other than breach of contract by the Purchaser) Occupancy has not been given to the Purchaser by the Outside Occupancy Date, then the Purchaser has 30 days to terminate the Purchase Agreement by written notice to the Vendor. If the Purchaser does not provide written notice of termination within such
(c)If: calendar dates for the applicable Critical Dates are not inserted in the Statement of Critical Dates; or if any date for Occupancy is expressed in the Purchase Agreement or in any other document to be subject to change depending upon the happening of an event (other than as permitted in this Addendum), then the Purchaser may terminate the Purchase Agreement by written notice to the Vendor.
(d)The Purchase Agreement may be terminated in accordance with the provisions of section 6 or Schedule C.
(e)Nothing in this Addendum derogates from any right of termination that either the Purchaser or the Vendor may have at law or in equity on the basis of, for example, frustration of contract or fundamental breach of contract.
(f)Except as permitted in this section, the Purchase Agreement may not be terminated by reason of the Vendor’s delay in providing Occupancy alone.
12. Refund of Monies Paid on Termination
(a)If the Purchase Agreement is terminated (other than as a result of breach of contract by the Purchaser), then unless there is agreement to the contrary under paragraph 11(a), the Vendor shall refund all monies paid by the Purchaser including deposit(s) and monies for upgrades and extras, within 10 days of such termination, with interest from the date each amount was paid to the Vendor to the date of refund to the Purchaser. The Purchaser cannot be compelled by the Vendor to execute a release of the Vendor as a prerequisite to obtaining the refund of monies payable as a result of termination of the Purchase Agreement under this paragraph, although the Purchaser may be required to sign a written acknowledgement confirming the amount of monies refunded and termination of the purchase transaction. Nothing in this Addendum prevents the Vendor and Purchaser from
entering into such other termination agreement and/or release as may be agreed to by the parties.
(b)The rate of interest payable on the Purchaser’s monies shall be calculated in accordance with the Condominium Act, 1998.
(c)Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) above, if either party initiates legal proceedings to contest termination of the Purchase Agreement or the refund of monies paid by the Purchaser, and obtains a legal determination, such amounts and interest shall be payable as determined in those proceedings.
13. Definitions
“Business Day” means any day other than: Saturday; Sunday; New Year’s Day; Family Day; Good Friday; Easter
Monday; Victoria Day; Canada Day; Civic Holiday; Labour Day; Thanksgiving Day; Remembrance Day; Christmas Day; Boxing Day; and any special holiday proclaimed by the Governor General or the Lieutenant Governor; and
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where New Year’s Day, Canada Day or Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is not a Business Day, and where Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday and Tuesday
are not Business Days; and where Christmas Day falls on a Friday, the following Monday is not a Business Day. “Closing” means the completion of the sale of the home including transfer of title to the home to the Purchaser. “Commencement of Construction” means the commencement of construction of foundation components or
elements (such as footings, rafts or piles) for the home.
“Critical Dates” means the First Tentative Occupancy Date, the Second Tentative Occupancy Date, the Firm
Occupancy Date, the Delayed Occupancy Date, the Outside Occupancy Date and the last day of the Purchaser’s
Termination Period.
“Delayed Occupancy Date” means the date, set in accordance with section 3, on which the Vendor agrees to
provide Occupancy, in the event the Vendor cannot provide Occupancy on the Firm Occupancy Date. “Early Termination Conditions” means the types of conditions listed in Schedule A.
“Firm Occupancy Date” means the firm date on which the Vendor agrees to provide Occupancy as set in
accordance with this Addendum.
“First Tentative Occupancy Date” means the date on which the Vendor, at the time of signing the Purchase Agreement, anticipates that the home will be complete and ready for Occupancy, as set out in the Statement of
Critical Dates.
“Occupancy” means the right to use or occupy the home in accordance with the Purchase Agreement. “Occupancy Date” means the date the Purchaser is given Occupancy on or before Closing.
“Outside Occupancy Date” means the latest date that the Vendor agrees to provide Occupancy to the Purchaser,
as confirmed in the Statement of Critical Dates.
“Property” or “home” means the freehold home being acquired by the Purchaser from the Vendor, and its interest
in the related common elements condominium corporation.
“Purchaser’s Termination Period” means the
Purchase Agreement for delay, in accordance with paragraph 11(b).
“Second Tentative Occupancy Date” has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1(c).
“Statement of Critical Dates” means the Statement of Critical Dates attached to and forming part of this Addendum (in form to be determined by Tarion from time to time), and, if applicable, as amended in accordance with this Addendum.
“The ONHWP Act” means the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act including regulations, as amended from
time to time.
“Unavoidable Delay” means an event which delays Occupancy which is a strike, fire, explosion, flood, act of God, civil insurrection, act of war, act of terrorism or pandemic, plus any period of delay directly caused by the event, which are beyond the reasonable control of the Vendor and are not caused or contributed to by the fault of the
Vendor.
“Unavoidable Delay Period” means the number of days between the Purchaser’s receipt of written notice of the commencement of the Unavoidable Delay, as required by paragraph 5(b), and the date on which the Unavoidable Delay concludes.
14. Addendum Prevails
The Addendum forms part of the Purchase Agreement. The Vendor and Purchaser agree that they shall not include any provision in the Purchase Agreement or any amendment to the Purchase Agreement or any other document (or indirectly do so through replacement of the Purchase Agreement) that derogates from, conflicts with or is inconsistent with the provisions of this Addendum, except where this Addendum expressly permits the parties to agree or consent to an alternative arrangement. The provisions of this Addendum prevail over any such provision.
15. Time Periods, and How Notice Must Be Sent
(a)Any written notice required under this Addendum may be given personally or sent by email, fax, courier or registered mail to the Purchaser or the Vendor at the address/contact numbers identified on page 2 or replacement address/contact numbers as provided in paragraph (c) below. Notices may also be sent to the solicitor for each party if necessary contact information is provided, but notices in all events must be sent to the Purchaser and Vendor, as applicable. If email addresses are set out on page 2 of this Addendum, then the parties agree that notices may be sent by email to such addresses, subject to paragraph (c) below.
(b)Written notice given by one of the means identified in paragraph (a) is deemed to be given and received: on the date of delivery or transmission, if given personally or sent by email or fax (or the next Business Day if the date of delivery or transmission is not a Business Day); on the second Business Day following the date of sending by courier; or on the fifth Business Day following the date of sending, if sent by registered mail. If a postal stoppage or interruption occurs, notices shall not be sent by registered mail, and any notice sent by registered mail within 5 Business Days prior to the commencement of the postal stoppage or interruption must be
falls on a day other than Saturday or Sunday, and Easter Monday.
(c)If either party wishes to receive written notice under this Addendum at an address/contact number other than those identified on page 2 of this Addendum, then the party shall send written notice of the change of address, fax number, or email address to the other party in accordance with paragraph (b) above.
(d)Time periods within which or following which any act is to be done shall be calculated by excluding the day of delivery or transmission and including the day on which the period ends.
(e)Time periods shall be calculated using calendar days including Business Days but subject to paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) below.
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(f)Where the time for making a claim under this Addendum expires on a day that is not a Business Day, the claim may be made on the next Business Day.
(g)Prior notice periods that begin on a day that is not a Business Day shall begin on the next earlier Business Day, except that notices may be sent and/or received on Remembrance Day, if it falls on a day other than Saturday or Sunday, or Easter Monday.
(h)Every Critical Date must occur on a Business Day. If the Vendor sets a Critical Date that occurs on a date other
than a Business Day, the Critical Date is deemed to be the next Business Day.
(i)Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.
(j)
16. Disputes Regarding Termination
(a)The Vendor and Purchaser agree that disputes arising between them relating to termination of the Purchase Agreement under section 11 shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) and subsection 17(4) of the ONHWP Act.
(b)The parties agree that the arbitrator shall have the power and discretion on motion by the Vendor or Purchaser or any other interested party, or of the arbitrator’s own motion, to consolidate multiple arbitration proceedings on the basis that they raise one or more common issues of fact or law that can more efficiently be addressed in a single proceeding. The arbitrator has the power and discretion to prescribe whatever procedures are useful or necessary to adjudicate the common issues in the consolidated proceedings in the most just and expeditious manner possible. The Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) applies to any consolidation of multiple arbitration proceedings.
(c)The Vendor shall pay the costs of the arbitration proceedings and the Purchaser’s reasonable legal expenses in connection with the proceedings unless the arbitrator for just cause orders otherwise.
(d)The parties agree to cooperate so that the arbitration proceedings are conducted as expeditiously as possible, and agree that the arbitrator may impose such time limits or other procedural requirements, consistent with the requirements of the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario), as may be required to complete the proceedings as quickly as reasonably possible.
(e)The arbitrator may grant any form of relief permitted by the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario), whether or not the arbitrator concludes that the Purchase Agreement may properly be terminated.
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SCHEDULE A
Types of Permitted Early Termination Conditions
1. The Vendor of a home is permitted to make the Purchase Agreement conditional as follows:
(a)upon receipt of Approval from an Approving Authority for:
(i)a change to the official plan, other governmental development plan or zoning
(ii)a consent to creation of a lot(s) or
(iii)a certificate of water potability or other measure relating to domestic water supply to the home;
(iv)a certificate of approval of septic system or other measure relating to waste disposal from the home;
(v)completion of hard services for the property or surrounding area (i.e., roads, rail crossings, water lines, sewage lines, other utilities);
(vi)allocation of domestic water or storm or sanitary sewage capacity;
(vii)easements or similar rights serving the property or surrounding area;
(viii)site plan agreements, density agreements, shared facilities agreements or other development agreements with Approving Authorities or nearby landowners, and/or any development Approvals required from an Approving Authority; and/or
(ix)site plans, plans, elevations and/or specifications under architectural controls imposed by an Approving Authority.
The
(b)upon:
(i)subject to paragraph 1(c), receipt by the Vendor of confirmation that sales of homes in the Freehold Project have exceeded a specified threshold by a specified date;
(ii)subject to paragraph 1(c), receipt by the Vendor of confirmation that financing for the Freehold Project on terms satisfactory to the Vendor has been arranged by a specified date;
(iii)receipt of Approval from an Approving Authority for a basement walkout; and/or
(iv)confirmation by the Vendor that it is satisfied the Purchaser has the financial resources to complete the
transaction.
The
(c) the following requirements apply with respect to the conditions set out in subparagraph 1(b)(i) or 1(b)(ii):
(i)the 3 Business Day period in section 6(i) of the Addendum shall be extended to 10 calendar days for a Purchase Agreement which contains a condition set out in subparagraphs 1(b)(i) and/or 1(b)(ii);
(ii)the Vendor shall complete the Property Description on page 2 of this Addendum;
(iii)the date for satisfaction of the condition cannot be later than 9 months following signing of the purchase Agreement; and
(iv)until the condition is satisfied or waived, all monies paid by the Purchaser to the Vendor, including deposit(s) and monies for upgrades and extras: (A) shall be held in trust by the Vendor’s lawyer pursuant to a deposit trust agreement (executed in advance in the form specified by Tarion Warranty Corporation, which form is available for inspection at the offices of Tarion Warranty Corporation during normal business hours), or secured by other security acceptable to Tarion and arranged in writing with Tarion, or (B) failing compliance with the requirement set out in clause (A) above, shall be deemed to be held in trust by the Vendor for the Purchaser on the same terms as are set out in the form of deposit trust agreement described in clause (A) above.
2.The following definitions apply in this Schedule:
“Approval” means an approval, consent or permission (in final form not subject to appeal) from an Approving Authority and may include completion of necessary agreements (i.e., site plan agreement) to allow lawful access to and use and
occupancy of the property for its intended residential purpose.
“Approving Authority” means a government (federal, provincial or municipal), governmental agency, Crown corporation, or
legislation or a government).
“Freehold Project” means the construction or proposed construction of three or more freehold homes (including the
Purchaser’s home) by the same Vendor in a single location, either at the same time or consecutively, as a single coordinated undertaking.
3. Each condition must:
(a)be set out separately;
(b)be reasonably specific as to the type of Approval which is needed for the transaction; and
(c)identify the Approving Authority by reference to the level of government and/or the identity of the governmental agency, Crown corporation or
4. For greater certainty, the Vendor is not permitted to make the Purchase Agreement conditional upon:
(a)receipt of a building permit;
(b)receipt of an occupancy permit; and/or
(c)completion of the home.
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SCHEDULE B
Adjustments to Purchase Price or Balance Due on Closing
PART I Stipulated Amounts/Adjustments
These are additional charges, fees or other anticipated adjustments to the final purchase price or balance due on Closing, the dollar value of which is stipulated in the Purchase Agreement and set out below.
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PART II All Other Adjustments – to be determined in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement
These are additional charges, fees or other anticipated adjustments to the final purchase price or balance due on Closing which will be determined after signing the Purchase Agreement, all in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
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SCHEDULE C
Terms of Occupancy Licence
If the purchaser takes Occupancy of the home before the date of Closing or is required to do so under the Purchase Agreement, then the following provisions shall apply:
1.The Purchaser shall be given Occupancy of the home on the Occupancy Date.
2.The Purchaser shall not be required to pay the balance due on the purchase price on the Occupancy Date unless the Occupancy Date is also the Closing Date.
3.The Purchaser shall pay to the Vendor a monthly Occupancy Fee from and after the Occupancy Date which shall not exceed an amount calculated as follows:
(i)interest calculated on a monthly basis on the unpaid balance of the purchase price at the prescribed rate as specified in subsection 19(1) of O.Reg 48/01 to the Condominium Act, 1998; plus
(ii)an amount reasonably estimated by the Vendor on a monthly basis for municipal realty taxes attributable by the Vendor to the home; plus
(iii)the projected monthly common expense contribution for the home’s share of the common elements condominium corporation (CEC).
The Occupancy Fee shall be payable on the first day of each month in advance until the date of Closing. The Occupancy Fee is a fee for the use of the home and no part of it shall be credited as payments on account of the Purchase Price. If Occupancy does not occur on the first day of the month, the Purchaser shall pay on the Occupancy Date a pro rata amount for the balance of the month.
4.If the Vendor charges the Purchaser a monthly Occupancy Fee for longer than six (6) months and the monthly Occupancy Fee includes a projected contribution to the reserve fund for the CEC, then, with respect to the Occupancy Fee for each month after the sixth month, the Vendor shall hold in trust and remit to the CEC upon registering the declaration and description for the CEC, the portion of the monthly Occupancy Fee that represents the projected contribution to the reserve fund.
5.The Vendor, during the Purchaser’s period of Occupancy,
(a)shall provide those services that the CEC corporation will have a duty to provide to owners after the registration of the CEC declaration and description;
(b)shall repair and maintain the CEC property in the same manner as the CEC corporation will have a duty to repair after damage and maintain after the registration of the CEC declaration and description;
(c)has the same right of entry to CEC property that the CEC corporation will have after the registration of the CEC declaration and description;
(d)may withhold consent to an assignment of the right to use CEC property; and
(e)may charge a reasonable fee for consenting to an assignment of the right to use CEC property.
6.The Vendor shall proceed with due diligence to register the CEC declaration and description. The Vendor shall, within 30 days of the registration of the CEC declaration and description, notify the Purchaser in writing of the date and instrument numbers of the registration, unless within that time the Purchaser receives a deed to the home that is in registerable form. Upon registration of the CEC declaration and description, the Vendor and Purchaser shall proceed to complete the title transfer on a date designated by the Vendor or its solicitor which shall be no later than sixty (60) days after the registration of the CEC declaration and description. If the Vendor for any reason whatsoever is unable to register the CEC declaration and description and therefore is unable to deliver a registerable Transfer/Deed to the Purchaser within twelve (12) months of the Occupancy Date, the Purchaser shall have the right for a period of 30 days after such twelve (12) month period, to give sixty (60) days written notice to the Vendor, to terminate the Occupancy licence and this Purchase Agreement. If the Purchaser gives notice of termination, the Purchaser shall give up vacant possession and pay the Occupancy Fee to the date of termination, after which this Purchase Agreement and Occupancy licence shall be terminated and section 7 of the Addendum applies.
7.The rights and duties described in section 5 above, apply despite any provision to the contrary in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
8.The Vendor shall, on delivering to the Purchaser a Transfer Deed that is in registerable form or as soon as is practicable after delivery, refund to the Purchaser the portion of the monthly Occupancy Fee that the Purchaser has paid on account of municipal taxes attributable to the home in excess of the amount actually assessed against the home.
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9.If the portion of the monthly Occupancy Fee that the Purchaser has paid on account of municipal taxes attributable to the home is insufficient to pay the amount actually assessed against the home, the Vendor may require the Purchaser to pay the difference between the two amounts.
10.Sections 149, 150, 151, 165, 166 and 167 and Part VII of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, do not apply to Occupancy and monthly Occupancy Fees charged under this Schedule C.
11.In accordance with section 58(1).4 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, if the Occupancy arose by virtue of or collateral to the Purchase Agreement, then if the Purchase Agreement is terminated, the Occupancy shall correspondingly be terminated.
12.The Purchaser shall maintain the home in a clean and sanitary condition and not make any alterations or improvements without the prior written approval of the Vendor which may not be unreasonably withheld.
13.The Purchaser shall be responsible for all utility, telephone expenses, cable television service, or other charges and expenses billed directly to the occupant of the home by the supplier of such services.
14.The Purchaser shall as at the Occupancy Date insure the home for the full replacement value thereof and provide a copy of the insurance certificate to the Vendor. The Vendor is not liable for the Purchaser's loss occasioned by fire, theft or other casualty, unless caused or contributed to by the Vendor.
15.The Vendor and Purchaser may agree upon additional provisions relating to Occupancy, provided such provisions do not derogate from, do not conflict with and are not inconsistent with provisions of this Schedule C.
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