Accessory Apartment

Accessory Apartment, Accessory Suite
A separate living unit within or adjacent to a single-family home, often referred to as a secondary suite, which can be used by family members or rented out to non-family tenants. Typically includes its own bedroom, small kitchen, and bathroom.
Basement Suite
A basement suite, also known as an accessory apartment, is a separate living area typically located in the basement of a single-family home. It usually includes sleeping, cooking, and bathroom facilities.
Granny Flat
A Granny Flat is a self-contained living area located on the same property as a larger, primary residence. Often named for its common use as a living space for elderly family members, such as grandparents, it is also known as an Accessory Apartment or Mother-in-Law Suite.
Guesthouse
A Guesthouse, also known as an accessory apartment, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. These units provide additional living space and can serve a variety of purposes, including housing for guests, rental income, or living space for extended family.
Secondary Suite
A secondary suite, also known as an accessory apartment, is a self-contained dwelling unit within or attached to a primary residential building, designed to house tenants or relatives while providing rental income to the homeowner.

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