Maple Leaf Basementhttps://www.mapleleafbasement.caLegal Basement Apartment vs. Finished Basement: The Exact Difference Under Ontario Law2026-05-04 11:37:00https://www.mapleleafbasement.ca/blog-1/legal-basement-apartment-vs-finished-basement-the-exact-difference-under-ontario-lawA finished basement and a legal basement apartment are not the same thing in Ontario. Learn the 6 exact requirements that separate them — and what renting an unpermitted basement actually costs you.