The appellants appealed a Tarion Warranty Corporation decision denying warranty coverage for 18 alleged defects in their new home, including cracks on door latches, debris, imperfect studs, a loose kitchen light, door alignment, and paint issues.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellants failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the items fell below industry standards or constituted a breach of the warranty of workmanlike manner under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act.
The Tribunal also denied the builder's request for costs, finding the self-represented appellants' conduct did not meet the high threshold for a costs award.
The appeal was dismissed.
