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Law School Grads Struggle with Housing in Tiny ADU

4/8/2026

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Story summary
  • A law school graduate lives in her parents' 230-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Los Angeles due to high housing costs.
  • The ADU, originally a music studio, became her home amid debt and job uncertainty.
  • After she moved out, Ruby moved in.
  • Both lawyers face rent pressures.
  • Building an ADU remains costly, though grants are sometimes available.