Share house rules template
Set clearer expectations around guests, noise, cleaning, shared spaces and bills before you publish your room listing.
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Common rule categories
Helpful to clarify where relevant.
Guests and visitors
Set expectations for visitors, overnight stays and advance notice.
Noise and quiet hours
Agree on quiet times and how to keep noise manageable.
Cleaning expectations
Keep shared spaces cleaner with clear responsibilities.
Bills and shared costs
Clarify what is included and how shared costs are handled.
Kitchen and bathroom use
Explain how shared spaces are used, cleaned and stored.
Laundry and shared spaces
Mention shared laundry, storage or common-area expectations.
Pets and smoking
Outline pets, smoking and other household preferences.
Parking and storage
Mention parking, storage access or limits where relevant.
Move-in and notice expectations
Set expectations around move-in timing, bond and notice periods.
Example house rules template
Guests
Please give notice before inviting guests and keep overnight stays respectful of the household.
Noise
Keep noise low late at night and use headphones where needed.
Cleaning
Shared spaces should be cleaned after use and kept tidy for everyone.
Bills
Be clear about what is included in rent and how any shared costs are split.
Kitchen and bathroom
Leave shared spaces tidy and store personal items considerately.
Parking and storage
Mention any parking or storage access, limits or shared arrangements.
Move-in and notice
Outline expected move-in timing, notice periods, bond and upfront costs where relevant.
This is a practical starting point only, not legal advice. Adapt rules to your home and local requirements.
Tips for clearer house rules
Keep it practical
Focus on everyday shared-living expectations.
Be specific
Use clear times, responsibilities and examples where useful.
Avoid surprises
Mention costs, cleaning and shared-space expectations upfront.
Match your listing
Make sure your rules match the room, household and listing details.
What to avoid
Vague rules
Unclear rules can lead to different interpretations.
Contradictory expectations
Make sure your listing, messages and rules say the same thing.
Surprise costs
Hidden or unclear bills can damage trust.
Overly harsh wording
Keep wording respectful and fair for everyone.
Rules you do not actually follow
Only include expectations that match the real household.
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