An in-law suite—also known as an in-law apartment or accessory dwelling unit—is a small living space located on the same property as a single-family home. Originally designed to house aging parents, ...

Call it a back house, a grandparents' cottage or the in-law's suite. By whatever name, it's how some members of Congress want to address the nationwide housing shortage. Reps. Sam Liccardo, D-Calif., ...