Tribunal upholds localized repair method for hardwood floor but increases compensation to $2,400.
The applicants appealed a decision by Tarion Warranty Corporation regarding defective hardwood flooring in their new home.
The applicants sought over $17,000 to replace the entire floor, alleging improper installation.
Tarion and the builder maintained that only localized repairs and touch-ups were necessary, offering $1,800 in compensation.
The Tribunal accepted the expert evidence that the damage was limited and repairable, largely caused by elevated moisture rather than installation errors.
However, the Tribunal ordered Tarion to pay $2,400, reflecting the builder's revised estimate for the necessary repairs.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalApr 15, 2010
