Roommate Kitchen Cleanliness Policy

This policy outlines the guidelines for kitchen cleanliness in Alcove Homes.

Helpful Tip: It's always better to obtain housemate agreements in writing or via text, even if it feels awkward. Over a prolonged roommate relationship, it's easy to forget details, however having documentation to refer to can be very helpful!

Clean	No items throughout the kitchen. Countertops and prep space are cleared and available for use. Surfaces and floors are wiped clean. No expired food throughout the kitchen or in storage.

Acceptable	Minor items throughout the kitchen. Countertops and prep space are still accessible. Minimal or no cleaning to surfaces required.

Requires Action	Multiple dirty dishes and discarded items throughout the kitchen and prep space. Cleaning required in order to prepare food and cook. Cleaning of surfaces and floors required.

Policy Violation	Abundance of dirty dishes, food items, and discarded waste throughout the kitchen and prep space, preventing use. Cleaning required for surfaces and floors. Expired food throughout the kitchen and in storage.

Enforcement Procedure:

Alcove will make the final determination on the Acceptable Category based on the evidence presented and the severity of the offense. For more information on violation process, evidence required and next steps, please see our Cleanliness Violation Policy.

Submitting a Complaint

To report a policy violation, please visit https://alcoverooms.com/renter-support. Alternatively, you can log into your account, click on the profile icon, select 'Support,' and then choose 'Leasing Violation' to submit your complaint.