Dwelling

San Diego Settles Lawsuit with Enhancements to Vehicle Dwelling Laws: Homeless Advocates Celebrate Win for Unhoused Vehicle Residents

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San Diego, California — A recent legal settlement marks a significant change in the way San Diego handles its homeless population that relies on vehicles for shelter. The city has agreed to a series of measures, which will adjust enforcement of two contentious ordinances and provide amenities to those living out of their cars. The class action lawsuit, initiated in 2017, challenged local laws that prohibited people from dwelling in vehicles and issued restrictions on parking oversized vehicles overnight. Advocates for the homeless argued that these regulations unfairly targeted individuals who have no alternative but … Read more

La Jolla Property Owners Can Profit from New State Law Allowing Sale of Auxiliary Dwelling Units

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La Jolla, California – Assembly Bill 1033, a new state law that recently came into effect, has the potential to reshape neighborhoods in La Jolla. The law allows for the separate sale of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) built on residential properties. This concept, known as “condoization,” involves dividing traditional single-family lots into multiple-family lots, granting separate ownership rights to different parties. While some property owners may see this as an opportunity to sell their ADUs, others have concerns about living next to multiple units or a condominium complex. Similar to a state law in California … Read more

New California Law Gives Homeowners the Option to Sell Accessory Dwelling Units Separately, Sparking Debate on Affordable Housing

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San Diego, California – As 2022 begins, several new laws are taking effect that directly impact accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as granny flats or backyard homes. One notable law, AB 1033, grants cities the option to allow homeowners to sell their ADUs separately from the main house. The reception to this law is mixed, with some championing the opportunity it provides for affordable housing, while others express concerns. Raphael Perez, Chair of the Casita Coalition, an organization advocating for the construction of more smaller, affordable housing, supports the idea of selling ADUs separately. … Read more