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Old 06-01-2013, 11:14 AM   #724
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Originally Posted by Gridlock View Post
Yeah dude, there are some really nice basement suites. I think, from what I've seen, they are the exception and not the rule. And guess what, you aren't getting them for the bargain prices.

I think the odds of a homeowner being all, "hey guys, lets keep it quiet because the basement refugees are going to complain" is slim to none.
There are legit basement suites in Vancouver, but the homeowners are obviously going to pass down the costs to make that suite legal (taxes, permits, compliance) to potential renters.

Here's an example: a couple of friends of mine lived in a three suite renovated house in East Vancouver. It had 2 bedrooms and a shared yard. They paid $2000/month for a ground floor unit.
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