Basement Suites
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Housing advocates applaud HRM’s secondary suite approval but want more government action on affordable housingHousing advocates applaud Halifax Regional Council's move to approve secondary suites motion but call on the government to do more to ease the housing crisis and low vacancy rateNewsSep 2, 2020
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Calgary looking to allow secondary suites in semi-detached homesAfter initial and vociferous opposition to secondary suites in Calgary, Wednesday's committee meeting had no members of the public opposing the suites.PoliticsOct 2, 2019
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Edmonton to allow secondary rental suites in duplexes and townhomesEffectively immediately, the City of Edmonton will now allow secondary rental suites to be built in duplexes and townhomes.ConsumerAug 21, 2018
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Edmonton homeowner taxed for basement suite city says he can’t rent outEdmonton city councillors are looking for ways to expand the places where you can add a basement or garage suite to your property.PoliticsApr 18, 2018
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Calgary city councillors not finished with secondary suite applications just yetIt will be several more months before secondary suite applications are taken off the plate of Calgary City Council.PoliticsMar 13, 2018
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Danielle Smith: Secondary suites reform a win for property rightsYou should be able to use your property in any way you choose as long as you don’t create a nuisance for your neighbour.Mar 12, 2018
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Maple Ridge renter feels he’s being harassed by city bylaw officersA Maple Ridge resident says he feels like his neighbourhood is being targeted by city bylaw officers after a neighbour complained about crowded street parking, leading to his eviction from an illegal basement suite.EconomySep 15, 2017
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Calgary launches permit exemption to simplify secondary suite applicationsThe City of Calgary launched a new 18 month Development Permit to make it less expensive, faster and easier for homeowners to develop a legal and safe secondary suite.EconomyAug 27, 2015
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