[supafamous]

Looked at a new duplex today that has a 2 bedroom unauthorized suite today (Vancouver) and the real estate agent recommended that if I were to buy the unit that I not rent it out in the first year in case the city comes to inspect it. Not renting it out the suite in the first year makes the purchase a no go for me (we could afford it financially but I wouldn't want to stretch like that).

The suite is already roughed in as a separate unit, the only thing missing is a door to the rest of the house and a vent for the kitchen fan. It was clearly built to be rented out.

So...

Is his concern a fairly serious one or a cautious one? Is it realistic for me to have the city approve it since it wasn't part of the plan in the first place and it's new?

thanks,