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LEGAL BASEMENT
APARTMENT
A second-unit dwelling is a self-contained residential unit within the house. A second-unit dwelling is allowed in a detached, semi-detached and townhouse. In order to be legal, all second unit dwellings must be registered with the city. A house must meet zoning and building restrictions to go through with the process. Contact us to see if your house meets the requirements of the city to construct a second-unit dwelling.
Benefits Of A Legal Basement:
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Increase of property value
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Becoming a worry-free landlord
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Safety
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Provide affordable housing
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Ability to make a profit from the second-unit
Process:
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Book an appointment with our professional designers who will let you know if it is possible to have a second-unit dwelling within your house.
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Professional designers will take the required measurements of the property
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Designers will design the proposed basement plans and design all the required plans required by the city.
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After approval from you, the drawings will be submitted to the city to obtain a building permit to start construction.
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