JADU attached to an ADU in California 2020

[Robert Toste]

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience with attaching a JADU to a newly constructed ADU? Does the JADU have to be attached to the primary dwelling?

Your input will be greatly appreciated. 

[Account Closed]

Hi Sue,

Apparently, one of the reasons the owner occupancy 5 year reprieve was put into the bill was to help address concerns about a run of big investors coming in and snapping up SFRs and building ADUs affecting the character of neighborhoods. 
After the 5 year period, the bill will be up for review and, if repealed, those who have built ADUs during the reprieve will be grandfathered in to the no owner occupancy requirement.  All the more reason for folks to build now if they’re on the fence!