Assessment
Week 01We evaluate the ADU's condition, verify permit status, review the floor plan, and determine the optimal rent based on local ADU comparables. A complete field report is delivered within ten business days.
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A Field Guide · ADU Management · 2026
A Field Guideto Bay AreaADU Management.
§ 01 Quick FactsPage 1 of 7
01 / 04
150+
ADUs under active management
Across 20 Bay Area cities
02 / 04
98.5%
Average annual occupancy
Trailing twelve months
03 / 04
100%
AB 881 / SB 9 compliance
No exceptions, ever
04 / 04
14
Median days to lease
From listing to signature
§ 02 · The HandbookFour Chapters,
Four Chapters,
From Assessment
to Rent Check.
Every ADU we take into management follows the same four-chapter protocol. Nothing is improvised. Nothing is vague. You receive a complete written report at the end of each chapter.
Compliance & Permitting
Week 02 — 04We verify the unit meets California AB 881, SB 9, AB 1033, and local ordinances. If there are permit gaps, we manage the retroactive permitting process with your city. No guesswork.
Tenant Placement
Week 05 — 07Targeted marketing tailored to ADU renter demographics — young professionals, retirees, remote workers. Full financial verification, employment confirmation, and a discreet background check.
Ongoing Management
Week 08 — ∞Rent collection, maintenance coordination with vetted craftspeople, quarterly inspections, year-end tax prep with 1099s, and monthly owner statements delivered in tabular figures.
§ 03 · The ServicesSix Disciplines,
Six Disciplines,
Under One Roof.
01 / 06
Regulatory Compliance
California ADU laws (AB 881, SB 9, AB 1033), local zoning, safety requirements. We track every update.
02 / 06
Tenant Placement
Targeted marketing and vetting calibrated for the ADU tenant pool. No template listings.
03 / 06
Rent Collection
Automated ACH, late-fee enforcement, direct deposit to the owner account each month.
04 / 06
ADU Maintenance
24/7 coordination with craftspeople who understand compact HVAC, tankless heaters, and small-footprint systems.
05 / 06
Financial Reporting
Monthly statements in tabular figures, year-end 1099 packages, and a real-time owner portal.
06 / 06
Eviction Protection
If a tenant we placed has to be evicted, we cover the legal fees up to $1,500.
§ 04 · Income EstimatorCalculate Your
Calculate Your
Passive Income.
Bay Area ADUs typically rent for $1,800 to $4,500 per month depending on size, finish level, and location. Adjust the slider to estimate your passive income after our 10% management fee.
Input · Monthly Rent
$
$1,000$5,000
Estimate · Net Income
- Gross monthly rent
- $2,800
- Management fee (10%)
- −$280
- Net monthly income
- $2,520
- Annual, estimated
- $30,240
§ 05 · Fee ScheduleOne Rate.
One Rate.
No Hidden Lines.
We publish our fee openly. Ten percent of monthly rent, plus fifty percent of the first month for tenant placement. No long-term contract, no setup fees, no retainer.
Full-Service ADU Management
10%/ month
Plus 50% of the first month’s rent, one time, for tenant placement. No contract, no termination fee.
Start Today →Included, No Extras
- 01ADU regulatory compliance audit
- 02Professional photography & listing marketing
- 03ADU-specific tenant screening
- 04Lease drafting & signing
- 05Rent collection & direct deposit
- 0624/7 maintenance coordination
- 07Quarterly property inspections
- 08Financial reporting & owner portal
- 09California ADU law monitoring
- 10Eviction protection guarantee ($1,500)
§ 06 · California RegulationsThree Laws,
Three Laws,
One Compliance Standard.
California has some of the most progressive — and most complex — ADU regulations in the nation. We monitor every update, every administrative guidance, and every municipal implementation detail.
Statute № 01
AB 881
Streamlined ADU Approvals
Eliminated most barriers to ADU construction, reduced parking requirements, and limited local agencies' ability to impose subjective design standards. Most ministerial approvals now complete within 60 days.
Statute № 02
SB 9
Lot Splits & Duplex Rights
Allows single-family lot splits and construction of up to two primary units per lot, creating entirely new ADU opportunities throughout the Bay Area's historically single-family neighborhoods.
Statute № 03
AB 1033
ADU Condo Conversions
Enables ADUs to be sold separately from the primary residence as condominiums, creating new investment and exit strategies for property owners who built for rental income.
Not sure if your existing ADU is compliant? We audit unpermitted and partially-permitted units free of charge.
Request a Compliance Audit →§ 07 · Service AreasTwenty Cities,
Twenty Cities,
One Field Team.
We work only in the Bay Area cities we can reach in under an hour by car. Each jurisdiction has its own permit office, inspection calendar, and ADU ordinance. We know them by name.
§ 08 · TestimonyFrom ADU Owners,
From ADU Owners,
In Their Own Words.
№ 01
“We built our ADU as a retirement investment. Managing tenants was overwhelming until we found them. They handle everything — permits, repairs, rent — and our ADU earns $3,200 a month while we do nothing.”
№ 02
“I converted my garage into an ADU and was anxious about California's regulations. Their compliance team had it sorted in ten days and found us a long-term tenant the following week. Zero stress.”
№ 03
“I own the ADU in Palo Alto but live out of state. The transparency is what won me. I can see every expense, every inspection, every communication with the tenant. Eighteen straight months occupied.”
§ 09 · InquiriesFive Questions,
Five Questions,
Answered Fully.
Detached ADUs, attached ADUs, garage conversions, basement conversions, Junior ADUs (JADUs), and above-garage units. If it's a permitted (or permittable) dwelling unit on an owner's lot, we can manage it.
Ideally yes — a permitted ADU protects you legally and maximizes rental value. If your ADU was built without proper permits, we can help navigate the retroactive permitting process. Many Bay Area cities now offer amnesty programs for unpermitted units.
They've dramatically expanded ADU rights. AB 881 streamlined approvals and reduced parking requirements. SB 9 allows lot splits and duplexes on single-family lots. AB 1033 now even allows ADUs to be sold as condos. We track every update so your unit stays compliant.
Young professionals wanting to live near tech hubs, retirees downsizing while staying in their community, remote workers seeking quiet separate spaces, and family members needing multigenerational housing. We tailor screening and marketing to the right tenant for your specific ADU.
ADUs have unique regulatory requirements, shared-property dynamics (you may live on the same lot), specific maintenance needs for compact systems, and different tenant demographics. Our ADU specialization means better compliance, better tenants, and higher returns than a generalist can deliver.
§ 10 · BeginTurn Your ADU
Turn Your ADU
Into Income.
A free rental analysis of your unit, delivered within three business days. Lot assessment, projected monthly income, a compliance check, and a candid opinion on whether the Practice is the right fit.