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Why 60% of Toronto Basement Suites Are Illegal (And Lenders Know It)
Why most Toronto basement suites violate building codes—and how your lender will discover it before you close the deal.
9 Ontario Building Code Requirements for Legal Basement Suites (2026)
Just one missed Ontario basement suite code requirement in 2026 could void your insurance and trigger mortgage fraud investigations.
Legal Suite vs Illegal Suite: Mortgage Insurance and Sale Implications
Find out why one basement suite adds $200,000 in borrowing power while the other voids your insurance and destroys your sale.
Why 60% of Toronto Basement Suites Are Illegal (And Lenders Know It)
Just how lenders catch illegal basement suites in Toronto—and why getting caught could cost you everything.