Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have recently been celebrated as the perfect solution to the housing crisis. Homeowners across the country have been considering these types of “small houses” for their properties, allowing them to get more space for anything from in-law suites to she-sheds.
The support behind ADUs is so great that California passed a law allowing these types of dwellings to be added to multi-family properties. The idea was that they could provide additional housing options in high-density areas, making homes both more plentiful and more affordable.
However, California Senate Bill 1211 (SB 1211), which took effect Jan. 1, 2025, made it easier for landlords to add ADUs to these multi-family units by using parking areas without requiring them to replace the spaces. That’s caused quite a commotion in urban areas where parking is at a premium…