Additional Dwelling Units: How to Interpret the Relevant Statutes and Best Implement Them

To combat the housing crisis, the California legislature passed a series of statutes that make it easier for property owners to construct Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (“JDUs” or “JADUs”) on their property. These changes in statutes and the increased use of ADUs and JDUs, necessitate that associations quickly adapt to avoid unintentional violations of the new statutes and ensure that these new types of units are implemented in a manner …