The Court House
Legal, Permitting & Insurance Partners Wanted

Where Complex Permits Become Clear Pathways

ADU homeowners are drowning in zoning questions, permit confusion, and coverage gaps. They need attorneys, permitting specialists, and insurance agents who speak ADU fluently. Join the only platform that connects you directly to them.

390+
Towns Covered
98%
Permit Success Rate
25+
Active Partners
Zoning & VariancesExpert Attorneys
Building PermitsApplication to CO
Builder's RiskConstruction Coverage
Landlord PoliciesRental ADU Insurance
Construction LawContracts & Liens
PermitPac™Proprietary Generator
Zoning & VariancesExpert Attorneys
Building PermitsApplication to CO
Builder's RiskConstruction Coverage
Landlord PoliciesRental ADU Insurance
Construction LawContracts & Liens
PermitPac™Proprietary Generator
Important Notice: The ADU Exchange LLC does not provide legal or insurance advice. All legal counsel, insurance policies, and coverage decisions are provided exclusively by our independent, licensed partners. The ADU Exchange serves solely as a referral service connecting homeowners with qualified professionals.

Why Legal & Insurance Pros Are Joining the Court House

Every ADU project needs legal guidance, permits navigated, and proper coverage secured. Homeowners don't know where to find specialists — so we built the place they come looking.

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Pre-Qualified ADU Clients

Every homeowner on the platform is actively planning or building an ADU. They're not browsing — they're searching for an attorney, permit specialist, or insurance agent right now.

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ADU-Specific Niche

No competing with general practice firms or mass-market insurance comparison sites. The Court House is exclusively for ADU-related legal, permitting, and coverage services.

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PermitPac™ Referral Flow

Our proprietary PermitPac™ Generator drives homeowners through the permit process — and when they need professional help, they're referred directly to Court House partners.

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Trust & Credibility

Your listing on The Court House carries the ADU Exchange verified badge — signaling to homeowners that you're vetted, licensed, and ADU-specialized. That trust converts.

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County-Level Targeting

Show up for homeowners in your specific counties. Whether you practice in Bristol County or cover all of New Hampshire, your visibility matches your service area.

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Multi-Service Listings

Handle zoning AND construction contracts? Offer builder's risk AND landlord policies? List across every service category that fits your practice — one membership covers it all.

Without the Court House vs. With It

✕   Without the Court House
Waiting for referrals from a handful of agents and builders who remember you
Generic directories where you're listed next to firms that don't know an ADU from a duplex
Homeowners Googling blindly for "ADU permit help" and landing on forums instead of your practice
No ADU-specific positioning — your expertise is invisible to the people who need it most
Missing the wave as ADU legislation creates a surge of demand you can't capture
✦   With the Court House
Steady pipeline of homeowners actively seeking legal, permit, and insurance help for ADU projects
ADU-only platform where every visitor needs exactly what you offer — no noise
PermitPac™ referrals funnel homeowners directly to you when the permit process gets complex
Verified ADU specialist badge builds instant credibility with anxious homeowners
First-mover advantage — lock in your county before competing firms discover this channel

Three Pillars of ADU Protection

The Court House organizes every legal, permitting, and insurance need into clear service areas — so homeowners find exactly the right professional for their situation.

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Permit Services
Building permit applications, zoning reviews, plan submissions, department reviews, variance & special permit hearings, inspection coordination, and Certificate of Occupancy — the full journey from application to approval.
Building PermitsZoning VariancesZBA HearingsInspectionsPermitPac™C of O
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Legal Services
Construction contract review & drafting, change order management, mechanic's lien protection, easements & rights of way, HOA/condo restrictions, title issues, neighbor disputes, rental lease agreements, fair housing compliance, and eviction process guidance.
ContractsProperty LawLiensZoning AppealsRental LawDisputes
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Insurance Services
Builder's risk coverage during construction, general liability, landlord & rental ADU insurance, homeowner's policy updates for ADU additions, umbrella policies for asset protection, and short-term rental coverage for Airbnb/VRBO.
Builder's RiskLiabilityLandlordPolicy UpdatesUmbrellaSTR Coverage

Every Step Creates a Referral Point

As homeowners progress through the permit process, they hit complexity at every stage. Each step is an opportunity for Court House partners to provide critical guidance.

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Zoning Review
Verify ADU eligibility — setbacks, lot coverage, by-right rules
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Plan Submission
Architectural & engineering plans, application documents
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Dept. Reviews
Building, Fire, Health, Conservation department approvals
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Permit Issued
Insurance activated, construction contracts signed
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C of O
Final inspections, landlord coverage, lease agreements

Invest in a Pipeline That Pays for Itself

One ADU client engagement covers months of membership. Flat monthly pricing — no per-lead fees, no surprises.

Foundation
Solo Practitioner
$99/month
  • 1 County Territory
  • Listing in your primary service area
  • Professional profile & credentials
  • Access to free ADU guides for clients
  • Direct homeowner contact
  • Verified Court House partner badge
Growth
Regional Practice
$149/month
  • 3 County Territories
  • Everything in Foundation
  • Full website advertising placement
  • Strategic info card placement
  • Multi-service category listings
  • PermitPac™ referral priority
Enterprise
Firm / Agency
$249/month
  • Up to 5 Team Members
  • Everything in Professional — full firm
  • All counties & featured banners
  • Firm dashboard & lead distribution
  • Company branding across all profiles
  • Dedicated onboarding & strategy call
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PermitPac™ Generator
Our proprietary system auto-assembles complete permit packages with town-specific forms, auto-filled applications, and submission-ready documents. When homeowners hit a wall — and they will — the PermitPac funnels them directly to Court House partners for professional guidance.
390+
Towns Covered

Your Built-In Referral Engine

The PermitPac™ is designed to handle the straightforward cases. But ADU permitting is rarely straightforward — and that's exactly where Court House partners come in.

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Automatic Referral Triggers

Variance required? Zoning denial? Complex title issue? PermitPac routes homeowners to you.

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Town-Specific Matching

Homeowners are matched to partners who know their specific municipality's process.

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Pre-Qualified Warm Leads

By the time they reach you, they've already started the process — they're invested and ready.

Real-Time Notifications

Get notified the moment a homeowner in your county needs professional help.

Partnering with The ADU Exchange Court House has been one of the smartest business decisions I've made. The homeowners who come through the platform already understand they need professional help — they're not price shopping, they're looking for expertise. The quality of these consultations is unlike anything I've seen from traditional referral channels.

Attorney Rachel Dumont, Esq.
Real Estate & Zoning Law · Plymouth County, MA