ADU ADU Rules in Oakville: Garden and Secondary Suites Explained
Oakville's by-law sorts extra units into attached and detached, allows two of them per lot, and no longer uses the term garden suite at all.
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Custom Build Tarion Warranty Explained: What's Covered on a New Ontario Home
The Tarion warranty explained by period: one year for workmanship, two for water and systems, seven for major structural defects, plus cover before you close.
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Custom Build How to Choose a Licensed Builder in Ontario (and Why HCRA Matters)
Two public lookups, neither requiring the builder's cooperation: the Ontario Builder Directory for the licence, and Tarion for whether your home is enrolled.
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Renovation Which Oakville Renovations Need a Building Permit (and Which Don't)
Oakville's own default is that most projects need one, so the useful question is whether yours is an exception. Here is where the Town draws each line.
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ADU ADU Regulations in Mississauga: What You Need to Know Before You Build
Mississauga allows up to two additional units per property, three total with the house. Sizes and setbacks depend on your zone, so confirm with the City first.