← Back to all writingHousing in Canada · Article 20 of 34 · Door 03 · BuyingBuying New and Pre-Construction: Deposits, Delays, and Warranties
4 min readLast updated 2026-06-23Beginner levelCanada-wideOfficial-source checked Staged deposits, occupancy delays, assignment clauses, cooling-off periods, and new-home warranty programs (Tarion, BC 2-5-10).
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Staged deposits, occupancy delays, assignment clauses, cooling-off periods, and new-home warranty programs (Tarion, BC 2-5-10).
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