Across the GTA, basement apartments are addressing a critical need, providing affordable housing in an otherwise unattainable market for many while making homeownership possible for others. Unfortunately for tenants, many landlords are choosing to build an illegal basement apartment, looking to cut corners and costs without...

Why indeed? Maybe you are using your basement to it’s fullest with items and souvenirs, and toys and tools, and boxes filling every corner of available space. Or maybe your basement is dark, cold and dingy and not a space you would want to spend...