An accessory apartment is a self contained unit with kitchen, bathroom and bedroom facilities within a house, rendering the house a two unit residential property. A legal basement apartment is one in which all Ontario Building Code and Fire Code requirements have been met.  These include: There are 2 means of egress (exit), such as a separate entrance door and a large enough window to escape through Ceiling height must be at least 6.5’ The walls are rated for a minimum... [read more]