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  • Basement apartment

    Hey, I have a 4level backsplit and want to legally re t the two lower levels as one apartment. The 1st level already has living room, washroom and bedroom. Also has large wi does. The 2nd level has just one large room and furnace and laundry room. I want to add a kitchen to 2nd level and add a parti...

    • danieldcc
    • Dec 17th, 2020 5:38 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Legal basement apartment - How much does it cost?

    Have anyone conversed their basement into a legal basement apartment?If did, how much does it cost and what are the requirements? Such as 3 exits, 2 doors and a window or 2 windows and 1 door?Just want to know an estimate cost before moving forward.Thank you.

    • Lisa1126
    • Nov 11th, 2020 5:13 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Capital Gains on New Basement Apartment

    Scenario: So I recently bought a house in Vaughan with the intention to renovate the basement to make a basement apartment to rent out and help with mortgage payments. This would include making a separate entrance, breaking and making walls, adding kitchen and washroom. Basement ...

    • weirdlogic
    • Oct 19th, 2020 4:22 pm
    • Forum: Real Estate

  • Illegal basement apartment

    ... I asked the tenant I the basement to move out because of this order. The tenant responded that I need to compensate her because I rent an illegal basement apartment . She has asked for three month notice + two month rent + moving cost. What should I do?

  • looking for contractor to build and register legal basement apartment in Brampton

    Bought a home with a finished basement in Brampton. Would like make it a legal basement apartment so we can rent it out. Looking for a contractor who can handle all the construction as well as the entire registration process.

    • mogul155
    • Aug 27th, 2020 11:56 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Legal Basement apartment renovators

    Hey Folks, I am looking for basement renovators in Brampton and Mississauga area. Any leads are appreciated. I know that it might depend on multiple factors but assuming the following, can anyone suggest the decent quotes that I should consider. - Partially finished, so this needs to be redone - 800...

    • gogibabu
    • Aug 8th, 2020 3:51 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Things to consider for basement apartment

    We are almost at the drywall stage, still waiting on electrical and city inspections. I plan on adding a coax and phone/network line so they can get there own internet. However before the walls are closed anything we should consider? I also plan to install a PoE camera, in the shared hallway. Would ...

    • JonSnow
    • Jul 7th, 2020 7:27 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • sound proofing basement apartment

    I have been doing a lot of reading on this and seeing multiple opinions. I am starting on a new basement currently unfinished. The first suggestion I got was this thin layer spray foam roxul safe n sound resilient channel with clips 2 layers of 5/8 board with green glue between them I spoke with con...

  • Basement apartment install

    Hi all, Has anyone went through the process of building a basement apartment in Mississauga? I'm trying to understand the steps and options involved before hiring someone. If anyone can make recommendations, that would be great. My understanding of the ...

    • CatDog
    • Nov 16th, 2019 4:58 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Tenant in basement apartment needing advice!

    hello all! I have an issue with my landlord, who happens to live above me. I am renting the basement and he has decided to fully demolish and renovate the upstairs portion of his house. It has lasted about a month now and it’s almost unbearable to be down here while the construction continues. He wa...

    • MikeC74936
    • Dec 12th, 2018 1:34 pm
    • Forum: Real Estate

  • Basement Apartment (Possibly) Not Up to Fire Code

    Hi everyone, My friend currently resides in a basement in Brampton. She says that that the ceiling is very low. Nobody taller than 5'6 can stretch without touching the ceiling. Nobody taller than 5'10 can shower without their head touching the ceiling. There is poor ventilation. The extractor fans d...

    • DinahRaice
    • Feb 21st, 2018 10:34 am
    • Forum: Real Estate

  • Weird smell in basement apartment

    I am moving into a basement apartment in Markham in the basement of an asian family and i noticed an uncomfortable and strong smell as soon as you walk in, i believe its coming from the furnace room and i am not sure if its because ...

    • Gudkov
    • Dec 21st, 2017 11:35 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Egress window building code question for basement apartment

    Would someone please clarify this egress window question for me? I plan to rent out the basement of my bungalow. I have two bedrooms in the basement, which has a separate entrance. One bedroom has a 3.8 sqft egress window, the only egress window down there. The other bedroom has small windows. Does ...

    • Steaky
    • May 30th, 2017 9:25 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Would you buy a property with a basement apartment that's tenanted

    Looking for a little feedback on what the consensus would be on this. Say you were to purchase a home in Toronto with a legal basement apartment that had a tenants. Tenants were A+ tenants and unit is rented at market rent. Would you prefer the tenants or vacant possession?

    • BMC
    • May 22nd, 2017 10:34 pm
    • Forum: Real Estate

  • Need to move furnace and water heater to different spot in basement

    Hi All, As part of finishing my basement, I need to move the furnace and water heater from their current location in the basement to about 15 feet away. The idea is to bring both closer to the staircase in the center of the basement, so that we can have an open concept basement free of obstructions....

    • alexg313
    • Jan 12th, 2017 4:04 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Basement Apartment Reno Project

    I'll soon be starting reno work on my basement apartment and at the moment am finalizing all materials that I am going to use. For flooring I will be using vinyl plank flooring. I would like to know if anyone has personal experience from using ...

    • GTAian
    • Nov 28th, 2016 8:58 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Basement Kitchen and Laundry rough-ins with builder or later?

    ... after the design meeting and I have to reply my decision asap. Please feel free to make suggestion on this plan, I'm planning to make 3 bedroom basement apartment. Is there any drawbacks to their proposed plan? Also in the main floor - Closet (next to guest washroom) - Standard swing door in ...

    • echo_jey
    • Jul 17th, 2015 6:10 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • is it a good idea to live in basement apt with a 2 yr old?

    basement apartments are relatively cheaper than your regular apartment. a freshly renovated 2br basement apt is still cheaper than a 1br unit on an apartment bldg. could anyone comment if it's a good idea to live in a basement ...

    • dyords
    • Mar 25th, 2015 11:14 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Moving to the GTA. Where to rent?

    Hi all!Spouse and I have decided to move to the GTA area. We are looking for a clean/quite/upscale neighbourhood to live in or areas such as Vaughan, Maple, etc. Which areas do you recommend?Thanks in advanced!

    • ck1988
    • Mar 23rd, 2014 5:22 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

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