Here are a few key warranty highlights we find our builders appreciate*.

• Only warranted elements which are specifically designated in the warranty standards are covered by this Limited Warranty.
• Actions taken to cure Defects will NOT extend the periods of specified coverages in this Limited Warranty.
• When the homeowner’s request for warranty performance is determined to be a warranted issue, the Warrantor reserves the right to repair or replace the warranted item, or to pay them the reasonable cost of repair or replacement.
• The homeowner must provide the Warrantor and/or Administrator with reasonable weekday access during normal business hours to inspect the condition of your Home and/or to perform their obligations.
• Under this Limited Warranty, the Warrantor is not responsible for exact color, texture or finish matches in situations where materials are replaced or repaired, or for areas repainted or when original materials are discontinued.
• Cost incurred for unauthorized repairs to warranted items are not reimbursable. Written authorization prior to incurring expenses must be obtained from the Administrator.

Notable Exclusions from Coverage:

• Any Consequential Damages.
• Loss or damage to, or caused by, recreational facilities; driveways; walkways; patios, porches and stoops not structurally attached; decks and balconies which are not bolted to or cantilevered from the main structure of the Home; boundary and/or retaining walls; bulkheads; fences; landscaping, sodding, seeding, shrubs, trees and plantings; subsurface drainage systems (other than footer drains); lawn sprinkler systems; off-site improvements, including streets, sidewalks, adjacent property and the like; or any other improvements not part of the Home itself.
• Any Defect consisting of, caused by, contributed to, or aggravated by moisture, wet or dry, rot, mold, mildew, fungus or rust, regardless of the originating cause of any moisture or water penetration that leads to the Defect.
• Loss of damage to the Home, persons or property directly or indirectly caused by insects, birds, vermin, rodents, or wild or domestic animals.

Should you have any questions regarding coverage please reach out to our Warranty Resolution Department at 800-247-1812.

*Some items not applicable in New Jersey (#317 warranty booklet).

By Sandra Sweigert, RWC