What Are The Pros and Cons of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) movement is sweeping through Los Angeles, but not many homeowners realize their options when it comes to constructing one. Apart from zoning and a few legal requirements that need to be met, you also have to take into account what is the right type of ADU Builder in Los Angeles when planning to build a Granny.
An ADU is a really simple and ancient idea: having a second minor dwelling on the same grounds or attached to the main house, such as an apartment over the garage, a garage conversion, a tiny house in the backyard, a basement apartment, and the list goes on. But regardless of its physical form, legally an ADU is part of the same property as the main home and it cannot be bought or sold separately.
Many Californian cities are offering incentives and relaxing zoning rules to stimulate homeowners to add accessory dwelling units to their properties as a means to raise the amount of affordable housing in the state. As a result, homeowners are weighing the pros and cons of such a decision, and this is the moment where we tell you: an ADU has so many pros that it practically plays itself.
Here are the main Pros and Cons of building out an ADU on your property:
PROS
Source of Income: Whether it is a long-term tenant or part-time one, ADUs are a guaranteed source of income for the landowner, and if you sell the house, an ADU will add value to it.
A Ton of Usable Space: An ADU’s versatile space could be used for: A Workshop, home office or studio, guest suite, extra play space for kids, permanent living space for a family member, etc.
Create Community: When you have an ADU you get choose your neighbor, possibly create a bond of friendship and even help each other out in housework like cooking and babysitting.
CONS
Losing Storage: If you decide to build an ADU, whether it is a garage conversion or a new custom one, you can lose room for a car and/or miscellaneous items.
Disruption of Daily Life: As a landlord, you have to manage the tenant’s living space (repairs and house maintenance). But good thing there is also property managers.
Cost of construction: An ADU is an affordable home construction option but along with basic amenities to make the space feel comfortable, you will have additional costs based on your specific needs.
ADUs are incredibly convenient, they are the perfect flat for young adults, small families, students, and retired seniors. Tiny and incredibly compact, an ADU have all the privacy and comfort of an apartment but it is cheaper and easier to take care of and keep clean. For more information about building your cozy backyard house & ADU Design in Los Angeles. Contact us at (310) 974-3174 or schedule a free consultation.
