Regulatory Authorities 101: Safeguarding Consumers
Regulatory authorities play a pivotal role in protecting the public and enforcing standards across several industries. Without this oversight, consumer rights could be neglected with little recourse to address their concerns.
Building Standards: Your Home’s Strong Foundation
When you are buying a new home, there are many details to consider. Rarely do you think about whether the structure itself is going to be sound – that is a given. Isn’t it?
How Licensing Protects Homeowners and Buyers
To build and sell new homes, builders in Ontario must be licensed by the HCRA – in fact, it’s the law. However, licensing is more than a legal requirement.
Decoding your Curiosity: The HCRA's most Sought-After Information by Consumers
In this edition of The Home Front, we’re looking at the most frequently searched terms about the HCRA. We’ve aggregated thousands of your searches to better understand what’s on your mind and how the HCRA can help.
Breaking Ground — and the Law: Unlicensed Homebuilding
In Ontario, anyone building or selling a new home is required to hold a valid licence with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA).
The Code of Ethics
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) doesn’t just license home builders and vendors in Ontario, we also regulate their conduct.
What is a New Home?
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) regulates and licenses the people and companies who build and sell new homes in Ontario. What do we mean by “new home”?
Critical Path: What To Do When Things Go Wrong
Ontario has high standards in the new home building sector, and homebuyers are right to expect builders to be professional and ethical.
Buyers Should Never Be Bullied
Buying a new home is one of the largest purchases anyone can make. New home buyers should feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.
Builders Must Honour Their Contracts
Since launching in February 2021, the HCRA has received several inquiries from concerned consumers on the topic of price escalations and project terminations.