Unauthorized Accommodation Rental Suite
The topic of buying a Whistler property with unauthorized accommodation is expansive. Unauthorized means that the space was not identified in the original building plans. These plans were submitted to the municipality so that a building permit could be obtained. Obtaining the permit is a legal process.
This post will focus on unauthorized accommodation in the form of a rental suite. A rental suite within a residential property (house) is common in Whistler. The definition of such a suite might be: “A suite is a separate living area contained within a dwelling unit functioning as a self-contained suite, typically complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.” When the suite is unauthorized, the suite is colloquially known as an in-law suite, mortgage helper, nanny suite, non-conforming suite, and other similar descriptive names. Meaning that the suite is not on the original building plans.
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