A good first step is to confirm zoning and permitting requirements with your city or county—every area has different rules for creating a legal rental unit, especially when adding a separate entrance or kitchenette.

She will not block the driveway for the two front tenants because her parking spot will be at the end of the driveway away from the two front unit tenants entrance.

It will have its own entrance and will be used as an Airbnb for stays 7 days or less.

I am worried about safety and potential liability of a blocked entrance in case of an emergency.I previously addressed this issue by sending a certified letter, along with images, to make him aware of what I think is a problem.I would appreciate any advice on this.

This property has 2 units with separate entrance. unit A: 3-bed/ 1 full bath and unit B: 2-bed/ 1full bath built in 1969 with a lot size of 45*214.

In short, buy a 4/5 bedroom house - preferably one that needs a little work and has a basement or other auxiliary entrance.

I kind of view the 10% penalty as the cost of entrance into REI.  

Originally mixed-use, now sleek 1BR apartments (568–778 sq ft) with gold-tone finishes, smart fans, and private entrances.

Building a whole ADU from scratch in my basement with a egress converted to seperate entrance.

does the unit have its own entrance?