California ADU law could inadvertently create housing issues
A 2024 California law allows homeowners to divide their property and sell ADUs like condos, meaning sellers and buyers would need to create an HOA and decide on ways to take care of the property. The law aims to make housing more affordable, but it could lead to drawbacks, such as overcrowded neighborhoods, parking challenges and a multiyear conversion process. Also, some cities are unprepared for the law's implementation, says real estate agent Lindsey Harn.