It is important that clients confine themselves to representations only within their personal knowledge. When acting for the sellers, you need to make sure that they understand that the warranty they give survives closing and they could be sued if it turns out that there is UFFI in the house. A failure to properly explain the implications of the warranty can result in you being dragged into litigation. The UFFI warranty matters to you because it is something you need to explain to both buyer and seller clients. The UFFI warranty is intended to give buyers comfort. The UFFI warranty was born out of the concern many home buyers had regarding the potential health risks that UFFI might pose. UFFI remains a commonly used building product in Europe. Between 19, the government implemented a program known as the Canadian Home Insulation Program (CHIP), which offered financial incentives to homeowners to increase the insulation levels for their homes.Īs the result of perceived health problems associated with UFFI, the insulation was banned by the Canadian government in 1980. This was the period of the “Energy Crisis”, which was triggered by the OPEC oil embargo. UFFI was most commonly used in the 1970s. The foam was injected behind walls and in areas where installing other forms of insulation wasn’t practical. UFFI was commonly used as a “retrofit” insulation on existing houses. UFFI stands for Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation. Those new to the profession may well wonder: What is UFFI? Why is there a UFFI warranty in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale? Why does it matter to me
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