ADU

ADU: Is an In-Law Unit Right for Your Property?

Most urban and suburban lots are governed by zoning ordinances and laws that (among other things) restrict the number of dwellings allowed on a given lot. A dwelling (including an Accessory Dwelling Unit – ADU) is technically defined as a place for habitation that contains cooking, sleeping, and bathing facilities. By limiting many lots to…

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4 Creative ADUs Offer Small-Space Living Ideas

This article was written by Lauren Dunec Hoang, Houzz Editor Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, offer one solution to the housing crisis facing many urban areas as prices rise and affordable housing becomes more difficult to find. Sometimes called backyard cottages or in-law units, ADUs are fully contained compact homes located on the same lot…

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