Second Suites Printed Material  

 

Information Kit for Homeowners

The Homeowner Information Kit is available across the City of Toronto from Access Toronto as well as various community based organizations such as Housing Help Centres. The kit contains an array of information related to the creation and/or upgrade of Second Suite as detailed below.

 

 

Second Suites: Homeowner Guide

This booklet provides detailed information on the regulatory environment for anyone thinking of creating or upgrading an existing Second Suite in Toronto.  Information related to Fire, Electrical, Building and Property Standards is included.


Second Suite Operating Guide

This booklet provides detailed information on the how the Tenant Protection Act governs the landlord and tenant relationship.  Information related to: tenant screening; increasing rent; terminating a tenancy agreement; etc. is aimed at helping homeowners navigate the legal responsibilities of being a landlord.


The Gains and Benefits of a Second Suite

This brochure is highlights the many benefits of operating a Second Suite and includes information related to taxation, mortgages, insurance, fire, property standards, resale, etc.


The FACTS about Second Suites

Information for Toronto homeowners about second suites and how to put one in your home.

    

Spanish translation


 

The FACTS about Second Suites

Information for tenants about living in an apartment in a house.


 

Calculating the Bottom Line

A fact sheet detailing the benefits of a Second Suite from the personal income tax perspective.


It All Adds Up!

Trouble Making Ends Meet?

Helping Us Save for the Future 

Making Retirement Work for You!

This Is Where I Live Now!

 
Project Sponsors

Landlord's Self-Help Centre

There is help for landlords!

Funding for this project was provided by the Government of  Canada's Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative, administered by the City of Toronto

A special note of thanks to the volunteers who served on the Second Suite Committee and to those worked tirelessly on developing, editing, designing, publishing, promoting and distributing these materials.