It's R-C2 zoned and non-conforming due to the lack of available parking spaces on the property, single furnace/electrical, and lack of interconnected smoke alarms.

I'm talking about myself being the home owner and choosing to live in the illegal basement suite, and only renting the main floor suite out. Are there any legal repercussions as the home owner with choosing to live in the basement? I can't find anything wrong with that unless I'm missing...

I'm in the market of buying my first home in Calgary and specifically looking for a home with a basement suite. Many homes with basement suites for sale are often illegal so I don't feel comfortable with renting the basement out. Instead, I would plan to live in the basement and rent out the...