Rental property with both attached ADU and detached ADU

[Matt L.]

Hi BP community,

I wanted to check in and see if anyone has experience in this area. We have a single family home that's been modified and now has an attached companion unit with its own kitchenette, bathroom and side entrance. So that's 2 units. On top of that, there's a brand new 2 bed 2 bath detached ADU in the back. So we're at 3 units now. My two questions are this.

1. Is it possible to split the cable service into 3 separate accounts, since there could be 3 separate families on site?  I've called the cable companies and they can create the accounts as Unit A, B and C.  But our electrician is telling us there's usually only 2 separate cable drops to the house, which implies it may be difficult to have a 3rd provider.

2. The second question. Is this just too troublesome to manage?  Maybe it's better to keep as 2 units.

Any input is appreciated.  Thanks.

[Dan H.]

A property in San Diego with a JADU requires owner occupancy. The state rules that do not require owner occupancy does not apply to JADUs. If you only had an ADU then owner occupancy would not be required.

Good luck