A homeowner in Los Angeles sought to add an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, to their property. The home in question is a midcentury dwelling. The cost of this project increased substantially. It reached a total of $600,000. Further details about this situation are available from the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the matter.
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