But what are ADUs? ADUs have historically gone by several other names you may recognize such as granny flats, mother-in-law units, backyard homes, carriage house, secondary dwelling unit and as we fondly refer to them, Green Development.

How does this apply to me as a multifamily apartment owner? If you are a multifamily building owner and your building is an attached duplex or larger by-right, you are allowed to add ADUs to your existing property. Multifamily ADUs are typically located in spaces formerly used as parking or storage inside an apartment building or added as new detached…