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.
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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