in-law unit
Secondary dwelling space
An in-law unit is a small secondary dwelling on a property with a main house, typically used to house relatives—especially aging parents.
The term reflects the common arrangement of keeping in-laws close but with some independence.
Also called a granny flat, accessory dwelling unit, or mother-in-law suite: They converted the garage into an in-law unit.
- carriage houseStructure for storing carriages
- guest houseLodging for visitors
- granny flatAuxiliary residential dwelling
- backyard cottageAuxiliary residential structure
- dwellingPlace of residence
basement apartment · studio apartment · bungalow · housing shortage · transit-oriented development · tiny house · green building · duplex · loft · townhouse · multigenerational living · extended family · rental income · property value · urban sprawl
in-law unitmain house
Estate's principal residence
primary residence · family home · single-family home · big house · manor house
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