Detailed information on the financial considerations for Second Suite owners.

The Financial Considerations Guide contains information about the financial benefits and challenges of owning and operating a Second Suite. It explains the financial aspects that should be considered when creating or upgrading a Second Suite in Ontario. It also includes five case studies from different geographic locations across Ontario, which are meant to explore and compare market considerations and costs related to the creation and operation of a Second Suite.

Find out everything you need to know about setting up a Second Suite in your home.

The Guide to Creating a Second Suite explains the process of creating and upgrading authorized Second Suites in Ontario, and contains detailed information about the regulatory environment that governs homeowners. It includes information related to zoning, building, fire and electrical safety inspections, insurance, and licensing and registration. A discussion about the rules and established standards in place to ensure that houses with Second Suites are safe and livable for both landlords and their tenants is also included.

Download the guide and operate your Second Suite successfully.

The Operating Guide is aimed at helping homeowners understand what it means to operate a Second Suite in Ontario. It provides landlords with a road map for their rental business, and includes detailed information about the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and how it governs the landlord and tenant relationship. Information related to finding a tenant, tenancy agreements, rights and responsibilities of landlords, ending a tenancy and the Landlord and Tenant Board is also included.