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Los Angeles ADU planning guide

Website Terms

These terms cover use of this independent planning website. The site does not provide government approval, professional design advice or construction services.

Information only

Content is general planning information. It is not architectural, engineering, surveying, legal, tax, finance, real-estate or safety advice. Official rules, programmes, fees and procedures can change, and property conditions require site-specific investigation.

Users should confirm current requirements with the relevant authority and qualified professionals before acting. External links are provided for convenience and verification; the site does not control external content.

No parcel decision or price promise

Nothing on the website determines whether an ADU is allowed at a property. Published cost and timeline ranges are planning references, not quotes or guarantees. Photos, descriptions and public records cannot reveal every legal, structural, soil, utility or concealed condition.

Separate providers

The site may offer an introduction to an independent provider after checking basic geographic and project fit. The provider is a separate business and remains responsible for its credentials, statements, assessment, design, permits, proposal, contract, work, warranty and follow-up.

The site does not guarantee that a provider is available, will contact a user, will offer a proposal or is suitable for the project. Users should independently check CSLB records, insurance, references, scope and contract and obtain multiple comparable proposals.

No contract through website use

Reading the site or sending the Tally enquiry form does not create a construction, design, brokerage, agency or professional-services contract with the site. Any agreement with a provider is separate and should be reviewed on its own terms.

Acceptable use

Users must not interfere with the site, attempt unauthorised access, submit unlawful or harmful content, impersonate another person or use the service to distribute unsolicited material. Do not submit sensitive personal or financial information through an initial enquiry.

Availability and changes

The site, pages and enquiry functions may be changed, suspended or removed. Content is updated periodically, but continuous accuracy or availability is not guaranteed. Material reliance should be placed on current official records and written project documents.

Liability

To the extent permitted by law, the site operator is not responsible for decisions, costs, delays, property conditions, provider acts or omissions, external services or outcomes arising from reliance on general website information. Rights that cannot lawfully be excluded remain unaffected.

Intellectual property

Original website text, structure and branding are protected to the extent allowed by law. Government and third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners. Linking to a source does not transfer ownership.

Updates

These terms are dated 5 August 2026 and may be revised. Continued use after publication of a revision is subject to the updated version.

Frequently asked questions

Is the site my contractor or designer?

No. It is an independent planning and optional referral website.

Does a provider introduction mean the provider is guaranteed?

No. Users must complete their own current checks and decide whether to enter a separate contract.

Can website content replace official advice?

No. Verify current rules and property-specific issues with the authority and qualified professionals.

Use the website as a planning framework, then rely on current official records and complete written project agreements.

Describe Your ADU Project
Independent provider notice: Independent planning and referral website. It is not a contractor or government agency. Provider availability varies by address and project. The provider you choose controls assessment, credentials, design, permits, price, contract, construction and follow-up.