In California, what is listed as a duplex is a two-family building, each
of which has a separate title. Sort of like a two-unit set of
townhouses, but with no homeowner's association.

Shawn Hirn wrote:
If you are going to get a duplex, then you should buy one unit and your
parents the other unit, providing that you are talking about a true
duplex that is legally considered two single-family homes and not one
building set up with flats that is considered a two-family occupancy
building.

I don't think that's an option with a duplex. You are referring to a
condo, as was pointed out by someone else.


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