Tarion Warranty Corporation

I am 16 months into my new home and i am still fighting Tarion thru the LAT process on my 30 Day deficiencies. There has to be a better, more honest and transparent way for homeowners to get the warranty they paid for. You pay Tarion for warranty then pay them again for Conciliation and then they get the lawyers to fight you when you disagree with their decisions. The investigation process is limited. My experience is that no matter how much evidence you bring to justify your issues those items of evidence get over looked. My first inspector told my builder that items would not be chargeable without going to conciliation and without the inspector even stepping foot in my house. It's a stressful, long drawn out process. It should be simple:
1. Homeowner makes a list.
2. Builder fixes list by deadline.
3. Homeowner calls Tarion for Conciliation if items aren't fixed.
4. Fair, professional, qualified inspection is carried out.
5. Warranted items. . Chargeable on the spot.
6. Homeowner gets quotes to:
A.) have those items fixed by whoever they want
B.) Have the builder try again
C.) Ask for monetary compensation
Chargeability appears on Builder's Record within 48 hours or a penalty fee is paid to the homeowner.
This ensures that the onus is on the company we paid for to look out for our best interest. No more extended deadlines. Tarion needs to step up. They need homeowners in every region on their board to represent who they claim to represent... the homeowners. Tarion is severely flawed..85% of homeowners lose when they go to LAT. The builder's have the upper hand with too many extensions and deficienies ruled in their favor. The warranty needs to be extended. Flooring should be extended to 2 years. Tarion should have the builder follow strict hardwood installation guidelines. Moisture readings and proper acclamation recordings. Tarion should allow homeowner deficiencies posted, by builder, on their website.
Accountability can only happen if there is someone there to hold you to it.