Does the Housing Accountability Act apply to an application for a duplex?

Housing Accountability Act Technical Assistance Advisory · 2026 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

Yes. Since an application for a duplex includes more than one residential unit, the HAA applies. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5, subd. (h)(2).)

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