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id: 31673b3487
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:57 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:57 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# California law eases adding units on converted parking spaces

Senate Bill 1211, effective January 2025, makes it easier to add accessory dwelling units to multi-unit properties, including by converting garages and parking spaces.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/new-york/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Senate Bill 1211](/new-york/wiki/senate-bill-1211.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/los-angeles-tenants-sue-as-landlords-convert-garages-into-housing/), 2026-11-09 16:57 EST: California tenants furious as landlords take parking spaces away to make room for tiny houses

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.