Adapt Dwellings

At Edrington & Associates we are Real Property Experts! When a landlord-tenant dispute has reached the phase of legal proceedings, our team of experts can help attorneys and insurance carriers size up their cases and uncover the facts. We specialize in expert witness testimony regarding a property owner’s standard of care, habitability complaints, wrongful eviction, and damages. Cases include landlord/tenant disputes, code enforcement, property management, and real estate transactions. Our expertise comes from decades of experience as landlords, property managers, real estate brokers, and building inspectors. Call (510) 749-4880 today to learn more on how we can help you. #RealEstateExpertWitness #ExpertWitness #MultiFamilyBroker #Broker

Best Place for an ADU? You might be surprised We often think of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) as additions to single family homes, mostly for personal use. But those who benefit most from building ADUs are actually owners of multi-family properties. Adding or legalizing units using the streamlined ADU process is probably the easiest and best way to increase rental income and enhance property value too. In fact, not taking advantage of the new rules may be leaving money on the table. Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

Can I Appeal a Notice of Violation? Yes, in Oakland when you are served with a Notice of Violation, you will also receive a Violation Appeal form. If you believe that your building or property is not in violation of any building codes, you may refute the violation at an appeal hearing. An independent hearing officer will be assigned to hear your appeal.   In San Francisco, an appeal can be made to the San Francisco Abatement Appeals Board. The board may hear the owner’s appeal and determine whether to uphold, modify, or reverse the violation. Strict time limits are given for these infractions, and a prompt response is required whether you choose to appeal or not. Resolving a building code violation is a serious issue and should not be taken lightly. If you have been served with an NOV by a local jurisdiction in the Bay Area, we highly recommend consulting with industry experts as soon as possible, so that you can take the right steps to resolve the violation. At Edrington and Associates, we offer decades of experience with building codes and inspections. Our expertise is at your disposal to help you resolve any violations timely and efficiently. Call (510) 749-4880 today to learn more on how we can help you. #RealEstateExpertWitness #ExpertWitness #MultiFamilyBroker #Broker

Oakland-based Adapt Dwellings holds a Class B General Contractor License (CSLB#1098831), so we are in the unique and enviable position of being able to both design and build your ADU. This means that Gracie and members of our team will be alongside you from the feasibility and planning stages all the way through to completion. We serve as your multi-family ADU resource from concept to keys. “We’re the kind of people who do things right the first time and every time,” explains Steven Edrington, President and Founder of Adapt Dwellings. “Multi-family property owners cannot maximize the potential of their ADU units by being penny wise and pound foolish. We won’t let that happen to you.” Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

Get a Full Review First! We start every ADU planning project with our signature Adapt Feasibility study. Why? When you work with us, you get the expertise of a team deeply rooted in local planning and building departments. We know the way that local jurisdictions look at ADU plans and the most common reasons plans are not approved. When property owners begin ADU planning without this benefit, they often run into unforeseen costs down the road. Sometimes these costs are enough to kill the project altogether, and that is precious time and money down the drain. Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

ADU Planning Process If you are starting your ADU planning, you may already have done some research into different construction options, what’s allowed in your area, and where you would like your ADU to be located on your property. But where do you go from there? Some people jump right into calling contractors to get construction bids (these notoriously go over budget). Others start rough drawings of their ADU, either on their own or with the help of a drafts person, only to hit roadblock after roadblock with their local jurisdiction. We believe there is a smarter way. Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

FAQs on ADU Multi-family rules Can I add ADUs to my multi-family building? Yes, you can add at least one ADU and possibly more depending on the number of existing units in your building. If you have space not currently used as livable space (such as storage, parking, etc.), you can add one conversion ADU in such space for every 4 existing units. Properties with fewer than 4 units can add one ADU. Furthermore, building up to 2 new detached ADUs is also an option. It may be possible to combine options, to get both the conversion and detached ADUs added to your lot. Our Multi-Family ADU Feasibility Study includes a site inspection and a report listing options, obstacles, and ballpark numbers for the various recommendations. Do new ADUs added to an existing multi-family building have to provide disability access? For buildings with three or more units, certain ADUs will be subject to accessibility requirements. This is one of the many things that will be uncovered during the feasibility study process. Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

It was great to be a part of the BASF Event: Evaluating and Litigating Buyer/Seller Disputes where Steven Edrington shared his insights around hot topics. Call (510) 749-4880 today to learn more on how we can help you. #RealEstateExpertWitness #ExpertWitness #MultiFamilyBroker #Broker

When demand for housing far outpaces supply, new innovations are needed to ease the burden on those looking for a place of their own. AB 1033 will have a significant impact on the availability of units in cities across the state of California. The benefits for both homebuyers and existing homeowners is clear. Are you a homeowner or investor interested in building an ADU? Adapt Dwellings are ADU experts in the Bay Area, with experience navigating the complex legalities of California real estate. We can help you through making sure your ADU is financially feasible through our feasibility reports, design your ADU and help you receive approval plans through your local jurisdiction and help with ADU construction, as well as advise in all other aspects of ADU building cost, and finally we can help you subdivide your ADU from the primary dwelling or get a rent control certificate of exemption. Adapt Dwellings is ready to be your partner throughout your ADU journey. Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

Edrington & Associates is delighted to sponsor the upcoming BASF event: Evaluating and Litigating Buyer/Seller Disputes. Register today! #RealEstateExpertWitnes #ExpertWitness #MultiFamilyBroker #Broker