{"id":2544,"date":"2023-01-26T12:30:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T09:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2025-01-15T06:48:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:48:24","slug":"three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Types Of Legal Suites For Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home\/#Three_Types_Of_Legal_Suites_For_Your_Home\" >Three Types Of Legal Suites For Your Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home\/#In-law_suites_Legal_Suites\" >In-law suites | Legal Suites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home\/#Income_suites_Legal_Suites\" >Income suites | Legal Suites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home\/#Building_a_legal_suite\" >Building a legal suite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/three-types-of-legal-suites-for-your-home\/#Basement_Renovations_in_Northern_Virginia\" >Basement Renovations in Northern Virginia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Types_Of_Legal_Suites_For_Your_Home\"><\/span>Three Types Of Legal Suites For Your Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3-300x125.png\" alt=\"legal suites\" width=\"324\" height=\"135\" title=\"%focuskw% %page%%sitename%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3-80x33.png 80w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3-40x17.png 40w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-3-100x42.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Building a secondary suite in Edmonton has many benefits. It will increase the value of your property and add more liveable space. In some cases, a secondary legal dwelling can offer an additional revenue stream. That income can help pay off your mortgage or other expenses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath offers a complete range of home renovation services, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/a-useful-and-aesthetic-basement\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2009\">basement<\/a> development. They share three legal secondary suites they can build on your property.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-law_suites_Legal_Suites\"><\/span>In-law suites | Legal Suites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Multigenerational homes are becoming more common nowadays. If you\u2019d like to welcome in-laws, adult children, or other family members into your home but still want privacy and independence, an in-law suite is a solution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath can help you work through the permits and paperwork to create a legal suite renovation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/home-additions-service-in-virginia\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4949\">plan<\/a>. Then, they can take care of the work so you can enjoy living together (separately) with family.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_suites_Legal_Suites\"><\/span>Income suites | Legal Suites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">An income suite is a smart way to use your property to earn additional income. For some, it could help pay the mortgage faster. Or, it might help you achieve the lifestyle you want with the extra money coming in. In addition, a secondary suite in the basement will increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/reasons-to-hire-a-remodeling-contractor\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2449\">property value<\/a> and attract investors if and when you decide to sell your home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath will help create a design <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/elegant-home-addition-solutions-2025\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"5430\">plan<\/a> for your secondary suite. They\u2019ll also help you choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/walk-in-closet-ideas-for-your-space\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1726\">layouts<\/a> and materials that attract quality tenants.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_a_legal_suite\"><\/span>Building a legal suite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">A secondary suite built solely for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/best-home-addition-contractor-virginia\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"5207\">additional income must comply with the City of Northern Virginia\u2019s<\/a> secondary suite bylaws. For example, it must have a compliant HVAC system, electrical and plumbing. In addition, any bedroom must have a legal egress window to act as a fire escape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If your home currently has a suite in the basement, it might not be considered legal. For example, it may not have proper permits or be built in an area of the city where secondary suites aren\u2019t permitted. Or perhaps they were built legally at the time but are no longer compliant with the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/home-addition-remodeling-trends\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4676\">building code<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Thorstein Construction can inspect your existing suite to see what it requires to be brought up to the current code. Then, they can create a design plan that meets your requirements and is fully legal.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basement_Renovations_in_Northern_Virginia\"><\/span>Basement Renovations in Northern Virginia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p7\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath offers renovation and construction services for interior and exterior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/our-projects\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3406\">projects<\/a>. Our general contracting services include in-house carpentry from red-seal qualified\/trained craftsmen, free consultations, and design services. They are passionate about what they do, which is why they continually strive to improve the quality of our products and services in any way they can. Whether you want to build a secondary suite or renovate your basement or another part of your house, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath<\/span><\/a> can help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three Types Of Legal Suites For Your Home Building a secondary suite in Edmonton has many benefits. 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