Unauthorized suite

[Gumby]

Originally Posted by ruthless

I believe he will have to call in and make an appointment for an inspector to come check it out. I believe the inspector comes in and checks to see if there is a stove present and the appropriate plug for the stove(there shouldn't be a stove or a plug if there is no basement suite being rented out; but all municipalities are different with their regulations) also he/she may go through the rooms in the basement to see if anyone other than the owner is living there.

I think the city can't stop you from having a "second kitchen" in your house. If someone other than family is using that space, then that's when the city can penalize you for renting out the space illegally.

[Selanne_200]

The city will most likely not allow you to have a second kitchen, regardless of who's using it or whether it is even being used. If the building by-law doesn't allow you to have a secondary kitchen, then you're not allowed to have one, regardless of who's the end user

[murd0c]

Originally Posted by quasi

Since you rent from your dad does he still have to pay higher tax suite or not? You're family, it's the same as if you lived at home, no?

I really don't have a problem with people who are renting out paying more they do use more services. Like the post a few up, the renters to my left have 6 cars and 8 people living there. Those 8 people use a lot more garbage and sewage then myself, wife and son do.

Yep he now has to pay higher suite tax even if I'm family. I think its about $350 a year for garbage collection and BS. I told him he should fight it but he's happy now because it's considered an authorized suite which will add value to the house.

Originally Posted by Teh Doucher

6 suites? exaggeration much?

nope 2 on the upper floor and some have 3 on the bottom. The house I used to live next to had 4 but I have seen some with 6 before.

[Gumby]

Originally Posted by Selanne_200

The city will most likely not allow you to have a second kitchen, regardless of who's using it or whether it is even being used. If the building by-law doesn't allow you to have a secondary kitchen, then you're not allowed to have one, regardless of who's the end user

I talked to a friend over the weekend, and you're right. No second kitchen period!

Friend's relative got a inspection notice, and they made arrangements (including a bit of financial compensation) with their illegal tenants to move out for a short period. During that time, the home owner actually removed all the appliances & cabinets in the suite's kitchen, then put everything back after the city inspection!

[Gridlock]

Originally Posted by Gumby

I talked to a friend over the weekend, and you're right. No second kitchen period!

Friend's relative got a inspection notice, and they made arrangements (including a bit of financial compensation) with their illegal tenants to move out for a short period. During that time, the home owner actually removed all the appliances & cabinets in the suite's kitchen, then put everything back after the city inspection!

Better hope that tenancy doesn't go sour.

[Acura604]

The thing about these suites... is if there is a HUGE crackdown and most are deemed illegal and closed, that would throw out ALOT of people who just cant afford apartment living and what not. Some or most of these 'suites' provide renters with a very affordable rent payment.