Adrian Chu

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  • Why the ADU policies don’t quite work in the City of Kirkland

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    Most of Kirkland is suburbia. With subdivisions that were enacted in the 1960s and 1970s, many of them come with Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Here is one example. Even though the City of Kirkland zoning code allows having up to 3 units (main house and 2 ADUs) on a property, neighborhood level CC&Rs supersede…

  • How to build a home?

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    You may be wondering, what is the general process to building a home. Every project is different, but this will provide a general overview of what to look for. Our focus is on urban infill projects, meaning one-off projects in already developed areas, so this angle will be different than large scale tract home developments…

  • For Many Property Owners, Obtaining a Forbearance May Not Be the Best Idea

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    I was invited to write this article for the Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA). This was originally published in the April 16, 2020 edition of the RHAWA newspaper. On March 18, 2020, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced their recommendations related toforbearances during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more and more states adopting or extendingtheir…