Warranty conditions / malfunction not recorded on the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Form is excluded from the statutory warranty:
Plumbing
- Cracking or chipping of porcelain, enamel or fibreglass surfaces
Wall and Ceiling Finish
- Drywall surface blemishes including nail/screw pops, blisters in taped joints, trowel marks, excess joint compound and dents or gouges
Interior Finish
- Hammer marks are visible on trim
Cabinets and Countertops
- Laminated countertop (including seams, joints or edges) has swelled
- Cracks in countertop surfaces
- Scratches/chips on countertops
Money Saving Tips:
- Record the above warranty conditions / malfunction on the PDI Form to avoid the exclusion from the statutory warranty.
Reference:
- Construction Performance Guidelines for the Ontario Home Building Industry, THIRD EDITION, http://www.tarion.com/homeowners/yourwarrantycoverage/Pages/Construction-Performance-Guidelines.aspx
- PDI Checklist, http://www.tarion.com/homeowners/yourpredelivery/Documents/PDI%20Checklist.pdf