Dozens of townhome owners in Vaughan, Ont., are facing massive bills — now up to about $2 million collectively — to replace major damage to their recently built complex.

The condominium corporation says the collapse of a community playground in 2024 was caused by installation errors during construction. But at this point the developer has defended the work, the insurance provider has denied a claim, and owners are now on the hook for the damages, with the total bill now growing to close to $40,000 each.

“Would you think buying a brand new home would be this stressful?” said owner Asta Law. She said she bought pre-construction thinking it would be “stress free,” but it has been anything but.

Some owners point to what they see as gaps in protections for homeowners in Ontario.

Owner Jarre

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