Amber Maria Host

Amber Maria Host (“Host”), contrary to sections 14(1) and 22(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act (the “Act”), commenced, or caused to have commenced, construction on a new home on Salt Spring Island, BC (the “New Home”), sometime prior to November 5, 2024, without being a BC Housing (“BCH”) Licensed Residential Builder (“LRB”) and without the New Home being registered for coverage by home warranty insurance (“HWI”) provided by a warranty provider. On August 21, 2025, BCH issued Compliance Order 25-0017 to Host, directing that Host:

• cease all construction activities on the New Home; and
• immediately either:
  1. become a LRB pursuant to section 14(1) of the Act, and register the New Home for coverage by HWI provided by a warranty provider pursuant to section 22(1) of the Act;
  2. provide BCH Compliance Department with proof that the New Home is enrolled in a policy of HWI pursuant to section 22(1) of the Act;
  3. if Host meets the eligibility requirements, Host may apply for, and be issued, an Owner Builder Authorization for the New Home on the property pursuant to section 20(1) of the Act and section 4.1(2) of the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation; or
  4. provide BCH Compliance Department with evidence that the New Home is no longer a residential dwelling and does not meet the definition of a ‘new home’ as defined under the Act.

Host was ordered to comply with Compliance Order 25-0017 by September 26, 2025.