It's part of a bigger movement to boost ADU construction across the US. Nearly half of California ADU owners said they've rented out their unit to short- or long-term tenants, according to one poll last year. According to the poll of California ADU owners, 61% said they built their ADU to house a family member. AdvertisementEven as a real-estate industry professional, Hepp struggled to sort out the rules and regulations on ADU construction in LA. But since most ADU legalization efforts have happened since 2022, their full effects are not yet evident in many places.

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