Hamilton Basement Apartment ByLaw Question

[princecharles]

Hi all

My mother wants to start renting out her basement in East Hamilton ON. The house was built 40 years ago, it has a separate entrance, bathroom, bedroom, recreation room. A kitchen needs to be installed.

Does anyone know the bylaws in this area if renting out the basement would be legal?

Is there anything else she needs to get before the basement can be legally rented?

Are there any rules with regard to putting a stove in the basement?


Any thoughts or direction would be greatly appreciated. Tx

 

[housingrental]

Without knowing the specifics of Hamilton generally to create a second unit in Ontario you`ll need to:

Contact your cities development services apartment to find out requirements for duplex and accessory apartments. (If zoning will allow, forms, fees, parking requirements)

Contact fire department and ESA for inspection. Common issues to change over a property are fire rating of ceiling and doors between units, second eggress from basement.