How Trendmaker Homes Uses This Clause
Trendmaker Homes purchase agreements have been documented to include extensive warranty exclusion lists. The builder's warranty contains exclusions that carve out common defect categories from coverage.
These exclusions may include items such as cosmetic imperfections, normal settlement and shrinkage, landscaping and grading, exterior caulking, and issues attributed to homeowner maintenance or environmental conditions.
As a subsidiary of TRI Pointe Homes, Trendmaker's warranty terms may reflect the parent company's warranty program structure. Buyers should review the warranty documentation carefully to understand which entity is providing the warranty and what exclusions apply.
Builder-Specific Details
TRI Pointe Warranty Program
As a subsidiary of TRI Pointe Homes since 2020, Trendmaker's warranty program may incorporate elements of the parent company's warranty structure. Buyers should clarify which entity is the warranting party.
Texas Soil Conditions
Texas expansive clay soils can cause foundation movement that may be excluded from warranty coverage. Understanding which soil-related issues are covered is particularly important for Texas buyers.
State-by-State Enforceability
Enforceability of this clause varies by state. The following reflects Trendmaker Homes's operating states.
| State | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Likely Enforceable | Warranty exclusions in Texas new construction contracts are generally enforceable as written. Because Texas lacks a statutory implied warranty of habitability, the express warranty exclusions carry particular weight. |
Related Clauses in Trendmaker Homes Contracts
This clause often works in combination with other provisions in Trendmaker Homes's purchase agreements.
Warranty exclusions work alongside the habitability waiver to narrow the protections available to buyers.
Substituted materials may be subject to different warranty terms than the originally specified materials.
What Buyers Can Do
- Read the full exclusion list before signing. Warranty exclusions can be extensive and may cover issues you would expect to be included. Review the complete list and ask questions about any exclusions you do not understand.
- Clarify foundation coverage. Texas expansive clay soils can cause foundation issues that may take years to develop. Understand exactly what foundation-related conditions are covered and excluded under the warranty.
- Have the full contract scanned before signing. This clause is often one of several interconnected provisions that collectively limit buyer remedies. A contract scan can identify all of them.