Ron Durand shows the apartment above his garage where his daughter and granddaughter ... sometimes called granny flats or in-law suites. But state lawmakers and city planners across the country are ...

Sure, there’s a gourmet kitchen, a sprawling patio, and maybe even a home office—but have you considered an in-law suite? Before you roll your eyes at the thought of multi-generational living ...

Rabold said she has also received numerous phone calls from township residents about creating in-law suites and accessory apartments in their homes. Neither, however, is allowed in the township.

Above the four-car garage is a three-room in-law suite with full bath, which is currently being used as an exercise room, yoga studio and craft space. On the home’s second level are four ...

Aside from an extra mailbox, there’s little indication from the street that Ron Durand’s lot is home to two homes.