Navigating the complexities of purchasing a condominium can be an intricate process, especially when it comes to understanding the various milestones and warranties involved. At the heart of these transactions in Ontario lies the Tarn Addcf form, known formally as the Condominium Form (Firm Occupancy Date). This document plays a pivotal role, detailing critical dates that impact both the seller, referred to as the vendor, and the buyer, or purchaser. It outlines the Firm Occupancy Date—the agreed date by which the condominium will be ready for the buyer to move in. Moreover, it takes into account scenarios where delays occur, offering a framework for delayed occupancy compensation as part of the broader delayed occupancy warranty. To safeguard interests and provide clarity, the form also specifies a Purchaser’s Termination Period, allowing buyers to back out of the transaction under specific conditions, alongside provisions for refunding any monies paid with interest. This underscored the need for buyers to be well-informed, prompting a recommendation to consult Tarion's website for a comprehensive understanding of warranties, the critical role of the Pre-Delivery Inspection, and tools such as the Critical Dates calculator. Completing the documentation necessitates details from both parties, ensuring all terms are mutually agreed and understood, underpinning the agreement with legal statutes from the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. As such, the form is not merely administrative paperwork but a cornerstone document ensuring transparency and accountability in the condominium buying process, empowering purchasers with rights and remedies, and setting out obligations for vendors to adhere to, ultimately aiming to streamline the occupancy transition for new home buyers.
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Condominium Form
(Firm Occupancy Date)
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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.
NOTE TO HOME BUYERS: Please visit Tarion’s website: www.tarion.com for important information about all Tarion’s warranties including the Delayed Occupancy Warranty, the
other 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 condominium unit.
VENDOR
Full Name(s)
PURCHASER
Full Name(s)
1. Critical Dates
The Firm Occupancy Date, which is the date that the Vendor agrees
the condominium home will be completed and ready to move in, is: the ____day of _____________, 20____.
If the Vendor cannot provide Occupancy by the Firm Occupancy Date, then the Purchaser is entitled to delayed occupancy compensation (see section 9 of the Addendum) and the Vendor must set a Delayed Occupancy Date, which cannot be later than the Outside Occupancy Date.
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the Vendor agrees to provide Occupancy, is: |
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Occupancy Date, and the Vendor and the Purchaser have |
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not otherwise agreed, then the Purchaser can terminate |
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the transaction during a period of 30 days thereafter |
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(the “Purchaser’s Termination Period”) which period |
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Purchaser’s Termination Period, then the Purchaser |
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is entitled to delayed occupancy compensation and |
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to a full refund of all monies paid plus interest |
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(see sections 9, 11 and 12 of the Addendum). |
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Note: Anytime 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 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 7 of the Addendum).
Acknowledged this ____ day of ________________, 20____. VENDOR: _______________________
PURCHASER: _______________________
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Condominium 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. It 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 “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.
The Vendor shall complete all blanks set out below.
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPERTY
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The Vendor has obtained Formal Zoning Approval for the Building. |
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the date that Formal Zoning Approval for the Building is obtained. |
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Commencement of Construction: has occurred; or is expected to occur by |
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1. Definitions
“Building” means the condominium building or buildings contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, in which the Property is located or is proposed to be located.
“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 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. “Commencement of Construction” means the commencement of construction of foundation components or elements (such as footings, rafts or piles) for the Building.
“Critical Dates” means 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 6, 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. “Formal Zoning Approval” occurs when the zoning
“Occupancy” means the right to use or occupy a proposed or registered condominium home in accordance with the Purchase Agreement. “Outside Occupancy Date” means the latest date that the Vendor agrees, at the time of signing the Purchase Agreement, to provide Occupancy to the Purchaser, as set out in the Statement of Critical Dates.
“Property” or “condominium home” means the condominium dwelling unit being acquired by the Purchaser from the Vendor, and its appurtenant interest in the common elements.
“Purchaser’s Termination Period” means the
“Statement of Critical Dates” means the Statement of Critical Dates attached to or accompanying this Addendum (in form to be determined by the Tarion Registrar from time to time). The Statement of Critical Dates must be signed by both the Vendor and Purchaser.
“The 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 7(b), and the date on which the Unavoidable Delay concludes.
2.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 2(h), (i) and (j) 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 2 (h) or (i) 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:
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(ii)If yes, 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.
Condition #1 (if applicable)
Description of the Early Termination Condition: __________________________________________________________________________________
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The Approving Authority (as that term is defined in Schedule A) is: ____________________________________________________________
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The date by which Condition #1 is to be satisfied is the __________________ day of ___________________________, 20 |
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Description of the Early Termination Condition: __________________________________________________________________________________
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The Approving Authority (as that term is defined in Schedule A) is: ____________________________________________________________
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The date by which Condition #2 is to be satisfied is the __________________ day of ___________________________, 20 |
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The date for satisfaction of any Early Termination Condition cannot be later than 90 days before the Firm Occupancy Date, and will be deemed to be 90 days before the Firm Occupancy Date if no date is specified or if the date specified is later than 90 days before the Firm 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 2(j).
Note: The parties must add additional pages as an appendix to this Addendum if there are additional Early Termination Conditions.
(d)There are no Early Termination Conditions applicable to this Purchase Agreement other than those identified in subparagraph 2(c)(ii) and any appendix listing additional Early Termination Conditions.
(e)The Vendor agrees to take all commercially reasonable steps within its power to satisfy the Early Termination Conditions listed in subparagraph 2(c)(ii).
(f)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.
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2. Early Termination Conditions (continued)
(g)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.
(h)The Purchase Agreement may be conditional until closing (transfer to the Purchaser of title to the condominium home), upon compliance with the subdivision control provisions (section 50) of the Planning Act (Ontario) by virtue of registration of the Building under the Condominium Act (Ontario), which compliance shall be obtained by the Vendor at its sole expense, on or before closing.
(i)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.
(j)The Purchase Agreement may include any condition that is for the sole benefit of the Purchaser and that is agreed to by the Vendor (i.e., 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.
3.Setting the Firm Occupancy Date
(a)Completing Construction Without Delay: The Vendor shall take all reasonable steps to complete construction of the Building subject to all prescribed requirements, to provide Occupancy of the condominium home without delay, and to register without delay the declaration and description in respect of the Building.
(b)Firm Occupancy Date: The Vendor shall set a Firm Occupancy Date which shall be set out in the Statement of Critical Dates.
4.Changing the Firm Occupancy Date – Three Ways
(a) The Firm Occupancy Date, once set or deemed to be set in accordance with section 3, can be changed only:
(i)by the mutual written agreement of the Vendor and Purchaser in accordance with section 5;
(ii)by the Vendor setting a Delayed Occupancy Date in accordance with section 6; or
(iii)as the result of an Unavoidable Delay of which proper written notice is given in accordance with section 7.
(b)If a new Firm Occupancy Date is set in accordance with section 5 or 7, then the new date is the “Firm Occupancy Date” for all purposes in this Addendum.
5.Changing Critical Dates – By Mutual Agreement
(a)This Addendum sets out a structure for setting, extending and/or accelerating Occupancy dates, which cannot be altered contractually except as set out in this section 5 and in paragraph 7(c). For greater certainty, this Addendum does not restrict any extensions of the closing date (i.e., title transfer date) where Occupancy of the condominium 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 a Firm Occupancy Date or a Delayed Occupancy Date in each case to a new specified calendar date. The amendment must comply with the requirements of section 10.
(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.
6.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 5 and 7 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 9.
(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 no later than 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 9(c).
(d)If a Delayed Occupancy Date is set and 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 7 or is mutually agreed upon under section 5, in which case the requirements of those sections must be met. Paragraphs 6(b) and 6(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.
7.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: 10 days thereafter; and the next Critical Date.
(c)As soon as reasonably possible, and no later than 10 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 7(c), the notice is ineffective, the existing Critical Dates are unchanged, and any delayed occupancy compensation payable under section 9 is payable from the existing Firm Occupancy Date.
(e)Any notice setting new Critical Dates given by the Vendor under this section must set out the revised next Critical Date and state that the setting of such date may change other future Critical Dates, as applicable, in accordance with the terms of the Addendum.
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8. Building Code – Conditions of Occupancy
(a) On or before the date of Occupancy, the Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser:
(i)where a registered code agency has been appointed for the building or part of the building under the Building Code Act (Ontario), a final certificate with respect to the condominium home that contains the prescribed information as required by s. 11(3) of the Building Code Act; or
(ii)where a registered code agency has not been so appointed, either:
(A)an Occupancy Permit (as defined in paragraph (d)) for the condominium home; or
(B)a signed written confirmation by the Vendor that: (I) provisional or temporary occupancy of the condominium home has been authorized under Article 1.3.3.1 of Division C of the Building Code; or (II) the conditions for residential occupancy of the
condominium home as set out in s. 11 of the Building Code Act or Article 1.3.3.2 of Division C of the Building Code, as the case may be (the “Conditions of Occupancy”) have been fulfilled.
(b)Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), to the extent that the Purchaser and the Vendor agree that the Purchaser shall be responsible for certain Conditions of Occupancy (the “Purchaser Obligations”):
(i)the Purchaser may not refuse to take Occupancy on the basis that the Purchaser Obligations have not been completed;
(ii)the Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser, upon fulfilling the Conditions of Occupancy (other than the Purchaser Obligations), a signed written confirmation that the Vendor has fulfilled such Conditions of Occupancy; and
(iii)if the Purchaser and Vendor have agreed that the Conditions of Occupancy (other than the Purchaser 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 date of Occupancy.
(c)If the Vendor cannot satisfy the requirements of paragraph (a) or subparagraph (b)(iii), 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)(iii), 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 6, and delayed occupancy compensation shall be payable in accordance with section 9. 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)(iii) is because the Purchaser has failed to satisfy the Purchaser Obligations.
(d)For the purposes of this section, an “Occupancy Permit” means any written document, however styled, whether final, provisiona l 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 the fact that authority to occupy the condominium home has been granted.
9.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 5 or 7), then the Vendor shall compensate the Purchaser for all costs incurred by the Purchaser as a result of the delay up to a total amount of $7,500, which amount includes payment to the Purchaser of $150 a day for living expenses for each day of delay until the date of Occupancy or the date of termination of the Purchase Agreement, as applicable under paragraph (b).
(b)Delayed occupancy compensation is payable only if: (i) Occupancy occurs; or (ii) the Purchase Agreement is terminated or deemed to
have been terminated under paragraphs 11(b), (c) or (e) 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 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 6(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 within 180 days after Occupancy 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 i n section 9 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.
A true copy of the acknowledgement (showing clearly the municipal address and enrolment number of the condominium home on the first page) shall be provided to Tarion by the Vendor within 30 days after execution of the acknowledgment by the parties.
(f)If the Vendor and Purchaser cannot agree as contemplated in paragraph 9(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 sales transaction is terminated under paragraphs 11(b), (c) or (e) in which case, the deadline is 180 days after termination for a claim to the Vendor and one (1) year after termination for a claim to Tarion.
10. Changes to Critical Dates
(a)Whenever the parties by mutual agreement extend or accelerate either the Firm Occupancy Date or the Delayed Occupancy Date this section applies.
(b)If the change involves acceleration of either the Firm Occupancy Date or the Delayed Occupancy Date, then the amending agreement must set out each of the Critical Dates (as changed or confirmed).
(c)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 9 above;
(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 (the “Compensation”); and
(iii)contain a statement by the Purchaser that the Purchaser waives compensation or accepts the above noted Compensation, 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.
(d)If the Purchaser for his or her own purposes requests a change of date or dates, then paragraph 10(c) shall not apply.
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11. Termination of the Purchase Agreement
(a)The Vendor and the Purchaser may terminate the Purchase Agreement by mutual written consent, such written consent to be given at the time of the termination.
(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 requirements of section 2.
(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 delay in Occupancy alone.
12.Return of Monies Paid on Termination
(a)If the Purchase Agreement is terminated (other than as a result of breach of contract by the Purchaser), the Vendor shall return 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 return to the Purchaser. The Purchaser cannot be compelled by the Vendor to execute a release of the Vendor and/or a termination agreement as a prerequisite to obtaining the return of monies payable as a result of termination of the Purchase Agreement under this paragraph.
(b)The rate of interest payable on the Purchaser’s monies shall be calculated in accordance with the Condominium Act.
(c)Notwithstanding paragraphs 12(a) and 12(b), if either party initiates legal proceedings to contest termination of the Purchase Agreement or the return of monies paid by the Purchaser, and obtains a legal determination, such amounts and interest shall be payable as determined in those proceedings.
13.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.
14. 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.
(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
(c)If either party wishes to receive written notice under this Addendum at an address/contact number other than those identified on page 2, the party shall send written notice of the change of address/contact number to the other party.
(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.
(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.
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Condominium Form
(Firm Occupancy Date)
SCHEDULE A
Types of Permitted Early Termination Conditions
(Section 2)
1.The Vendor of a condominium 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)receipt by the Vendor of confirmation that sales of condominium dwelling units have exceeded a specified threshold by a specified date;
(ii)receipt by the Vendor of confirmation that financing for the 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
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 quasi- governmental authority (a privately operated organization exercising authority delegated by legislation or a government).
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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