Originally Posted by ruthless (Post 7921472)

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.

Originally Posted by quasi (Post 7931055)

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.

Originally Posted by Teh Doucher (Post 7931275)

6 suites? exaggeration much?

Originally Posted by Selanne_200 (Post 7935515)

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

Originally Posted by Gumby (Post 7937153)

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!