House Rules & Expectations

Please read through our community guidelines before applying. These help us maintain a respectful, enjoyable living environment for everyone.

Community Values

•We are a community first — respect, kindness, and open communication are non-negotiable.
•Diversity of backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives is celebrated.
•We assume good intent and address issues directly with the person involved.
•Everyone contributes to making the house a place we're all proud to live in.

Quiet Hours

•Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am on weekdays, 11pm to 8am on weekends.
•Keep conversations, music, and calls at low volume during quiet hours.
•If you need to take a call during quiet hours, use your room or step outside.

Cleaning & Shared Spaces

•Clean up after yourself immediately — dishes, counters, stovetop, bathroom after use.
•We follow a rotating cleaning schedule for common areas (kitchen, bathrooms, living room).
•Don't leave personal items in shared spaces overnight.
•Take out the trash/recycling when it's full — don't wait for someone else.

Guests & Visitors

•Guests are welcome but must be respectful of all housemates.
•Overnight guests are limited to 3 nights per week — extended stays require house approval.
•Always give the house a heads-up when having guests over, especially for gatherings.
•You are responsible for your guests' behavior.

Kitchen & Food

•Label your food in the fridge — unlabeled items may be considered communal.
•Shared pantry items (cooking oil, spices, etc.) are restocked via the house fund.
•Clean the kitchen within 30 minutes of cooking — don't leave dishes soaking overnight.
•Respect dietary needs and allergies of housemates.

Move-In & Move-Out

•Minimum stay is 3 months.
•30 days written notice is required before moving out.
•A security deposit is required and returned after move-out inspection.
•Your room must be returned to move-in condition (cleaned, no damage, no personal items).

Conflict Resolution

•Step 1: Talk directly to the person involved — most issues are misunderstandings.
•Step 2: If unresolved, bring it to a house meeting for group input.
•Step 3: If still unresolved, the house manager will mediate.
•Passive-aggressive notes, gossiping, or silent treatment are not acceptable approaches.

Safety & Respect

•Lock the front door when you leave or when you're the last one in at night.
•No smoking indoors — designated outdoor areas only.
•Substance use that affects the shared environment or other members is not tolerated.
•Report maintenance issues immediately — don't let small problems become big ones.

Sound like a community you'd thrive in?