HBE - Homeowner Protection Act
Questions
An owner builder must not build a new home other than - Answer-(a) a detached dwelling unit under
one legal title, or
(b) a single dwelling unit in or attached to
(i) a pre-existing building, or
(ii) a new non-residential building that does not have another single dwelling unit in or attached to it.
(2) Subject to local bylaws, the new home referred to in subsection (1) may include a secondary suite.
Minimum standard of coverage - materials and labour - Answer-2 year
Minimum standard of coverage - building envelope - Answer-5 years
Minimum standard of coverage - structural - Answer-10 years
When you work full time, how do you manage your house building project?
A. You remotely manage your house building project
B. You engage sub-trades personally, come on the job site to supervise the work whenever you can
C. You hire a relative to manage the project
D. Other - Answer-B
Can an owner-builder construct a duplex?
, A. Under no circumstance
B. Only if permitted by municipal by-laws
C. Only with permission from HPO
D. Other - Answer-A. (secondary suite if bylaws allow)
How many years lease, for permission to be an owner builder - Answer-15
After building your second homeowner house, how long do you have to wait to build your third?
A. 18 months
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
C. No wait - Answer-B
Under what conditions can an owner builder apply for reduced occupancy requirements to rent out an
owner built house?
A. Upon payment of a fee
B. Under financial hardship - Answer-B.
Why must an owner builder be onsite during an inspection?
A. To meet regulations
B. The owner builder is responsible for any defects/issues - Answer-B.
Why should inspections be scheduled in advance - Answer-To avoid delays to schedule
What is the maximum monetary penalty under the HPS
A. $50,000
Questions
An owner builder must not build a new home other than - Answer-(a) a detached dwelling unit under
one legal title, or
(b) a single dwelling unit in or attached to
(i) a pre-existing building, or
(ii) a new non-residential building that does not have another single dwelling unit in or attached to it.
(2) Subject to local bylaws, the new home referred to in subsection (1) may include a secondary suite.
Minimum standard of coverage - materials and labour - Answer-2 year
Minimum standard of coverage - building envelope - Answer-5 years
Minimum standard of coverage - structural - Answer-10 years
When you work full time, how do you manage your house building project?
A. You remotely manage your house building project
B. You engage sub-trades personally, come on the job site to supervise the work whenever you can
C. You hire a relative to manage the project
D. Other - Answer-B
Can an owner-builder construct a duplex?
, A. Under no circumstance
B. Only if permitted by municipal by-laws
C. Only with permission from HPO
D. Other - Answer-A. (secondary suite if bylaws allow)
How many years lease, for permission to be an owner builder - Answer-15
After building your second homeowner house, how long do you have to wait to build your third?
A. 18 months
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
C. No wait - Answer-B
Under what conditions can an owner builder apply for reduced occupancy requirements to rent out an
owner built house?
A. Upon payment of a fee
B. Under financial hardship - Answer-B.
Why must an owner builder be onsite during an inspection?
A. To meet regulations
B. The owner builder is responsible for any defects/issues - Answer-B.
Why should inspections be scheduled in advance - Answer-To avoid delays to schedule
What is the maximum monetary penalty under the HPS
A. $50,000
