Service upgrades and disruptions to the New Home Buyer Protection System:
- January 18, 8 am to January 19, 5 pm – system offline for maintenance
- January 21 – New Home Buyer Protection System upgrade
New Residential Builder User manuals will be available with information on updated processes.
Introduction
All new homes built in Alberta require new home warranty coverage if the building permit was applied for on or after February 1, 2014. Prior to this, some new homes in Alberta were covered by home warranty. Your home purchase documents will include this information.
The New Home Buyer Protection Act requires builders to provide home warranty coverage on all new residential homes, including condominiums, manufactured homes and recreational properties.
The act does not cover dormitories, care facilities, work camps or hotels. The act does not apply to homes built on or relocated to First Nations reserves.
Builders are responsible for making sure the home is enrolled with a warranty provider and that the warranty coverage meets legislated requirements. Homes under warranty are registered.
Learn how to find a property listed on the Property Registry.