Paragraph 17 Permitted excesses
(1)
Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the new homes warranty may contain either or both of the following terms—
(a)
a term requiring a contribution to be paid by the policy-holder in relation to any claims made under the new homes warranty; or
(b)
a term requiring a minimum financial value to any claims made by the policy-holder under the warranty.
(2)
The contribution or value required in each of the sub-paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) must be no more than £1,000 plus the annual increment.