>Is that effectively enforced? As far as I understand, yes, based on the fact that nobody seems to rent out their basement unless their home was specifically b

>Is that effectively enforced? As far as I understand, yes, based on the fact that nobody seems to rent out their basement unless their home was specifically built to accommodate the regulation. IANAL, but with the balance of power tilted towards tenants here in Canada, I don't think you'd do well to shun it. I lived in a few basement apartments as a student. They're generally more affordable, with shared utilities. I think it really hurts the market.