Is an ADU subject to AB 1482?

Depends on parcel-level facts and whether the ADU is on a parcel with the primary single-family. The AB 1482 single-family exemption (owner not corporate, proper notice) can apply to the entire parcel including the ADU. If parcel is owned by an LLC or notice wasn't given, AB 1482 covers both the SFR and ADU.

What about local just-cause ordinances?

Local rules vary. Los Angeles, San Diego, and many other cities cover ADUs under their just-cause frameworks. Always check local ordinance independently of state law.

Do I need separate utility meters?

Not statewide required. If shared, allocate fairly and disclose in lease. RUBS (ratio utility billing) is common. Submeters reduce dispute friction. Local water-utility rules may apply.

What about screening?

Same fair-housing rules apply to ADU rentals. SB 329 source-of-income protection applies. Local Fair Chance Housing ordinances (LA, Oakland, Berkeley, others) apply if your city has them. Don't relax screening compliance just because the unit is small.

AB 1482 · Local just-cause · Utility separation

ADU rental rules. Same landlord-tenant rules apply.

Q: Owner-occupied carve-outs?

Some statutes and local rules treat owner-on-parcel ADU rentals more leniently — fair-housing exemptions, sometimes just-cause carve-outs. Specifics vary. Don't assume; confirm against the specific statute.

Small unit, big compliance footprint. AB 1482 single-family exemption may apply at parcel level. Local just-cause may cover. Screening and fair-housing apply identically.

TL;DR

AB 1482: parcel-level analysis with single-family exemption rules. Local just-cause: usually covers ADUs. Utilities: separate meters reduce friction, RUBS acceptable with disclosure. Screening: same fair-housing/SB 329 rules.

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Common questions — ADU rules

AB 1482?

Parcel-level analysis with SFR exemption logic.

Local just-cause?

Often covers; check city.

Owner-occupied carve-outs?

Vary by statute; confirm.

Separate utility meters?

Not required; reduces friction.

Screening rules?

Same as any rental.