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In many municipalities secondary suites, such as basement suites in houses, are not permitted and are considered “illegal”. However, illegal suites are covered by the [[Residential Tenancy Act]] and you are protected by this provincial law just as you would be in any other type of tenancy—except that the suite may be shut down by the municipality if the municipality has a policy of shutting | In many municipalities secondary suites, such as basement suites in houses, are not permitted and are considered “illegal”. However, illegal suites are covered by the [[Residential Tenancy Act]] and you are protected by this provincial law just as you would be in any other type of tenancy—except that the suite may be shut down by the municipality if the municipality has a policy of shutting | ||
down secondary suites. If this happens the tenant could have to move with as little as one month’s notice. If you are renting a suite in a house try to find out if it is a legal suite. If it is not, find out what the municipality’s policies are on closing down illegal suites. In terms of dealing with your landlord, you have the same rights as any other tenant even if you live in an illegal suite. | down secondary suites. If this happens the tenant could have to move with as little as one month’s notice. If you are renting a suite in a house try to find out if it is a legal suite. If it is not, find out what the municipality’s policies are on closing down illegal suites. In terms of dealing with your landlord, you have the same rights as any other tenant even if you live in an illegal suite. | ||
===If you don't move in=== | |||
{{Once you give the la ndlord a deposit, you have established a contract. If you decide not to move in, the landlord can make you pay the month’s rent, unless another tenant moves in. If you didn’t move in because there was a serious risk to your heal th or safety, you will need proof. For example, take photographs of the problem or ask a heal th inspector to come to the place. If you need repairs right away, you can take the landlord to dispute resolution.}} | |||
