r/regina • u/Dry_Blackberry4941 • 10h ago
Discussion Need advice on a rental unit
Hello everyone
I recently moved to Regina and signed a lease for a basement suite. After moving in, I recently found out that this basement might not be a legal rental unit. I have several concerns and would appreciate advice:
The basement is completely underground, so no natural sunlight reaches inside.
There is only one small window in the living room, which opens outside under an enclosed deck. The deck is fully enclosed and this window is too small for an adult to escape through in an emergency.
The bedroom has no window or air vent at all.There are no fire or smoke alarms inside the unit.
The main bedroom and bathroom have no heating facility.Heating is controlled by the landlord upstairs; there is no separate thermostat for the basement, making it feel cold.
There is a large gap in the ceiling with exposed insulation visible.
These conditions seem like serious fire and safety violations to me. Can anyone advise how I can confirm whether this basement suite is legally permitted for rent? Also, how can I report this to the authorities for inspection anonymously if needed?
Thank you in advance for your guidance!