What do I need to know about becoming a landlord?

Renting an ADU comes with many responsibilities, including understanding local and state housing laws, executing a lease, finding and managing a tenant, and maintaining a rental property. It’s important to understand the laws as they may affect things like future rent increases, changing use over time, evicting tenants, and moving family into the unit. Fair Housing groups in Napa and Sonoma have recommended several Nolo Press books as a good source for understanding the rights and responsibilities. At a minimum, they suggest both First Time Landlord and The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities.