What are the House Rules?

Housemates are encouraged to establish additional household rules that everyone mutually agrees to follow, provided those rules do not conflict with the lease agreement or Alcove policies. Open communication and mutual respect are essential to successful co-living.

If you have any questions, please contact support@alcoverooms.com.

1. All housemates are jointly and equally responsible for keeping common areas, shared bathrooms, kitchens, and other shared spaces clean and in good condition. Housemates are encouraged to establish a cleaning schedule to divide responsibilities fairly if needed.
2. Dispose of all trash promptly in the appropriate outdoor receptacles. Do not leave trash or personal belongings in common areas or near entrances.
3. Smoking, vaping, and the use or possession of illegal substances are not permitted anywhere in the property and are considered violations of the lease agreement.
4. Do not switch bedrooms without prior written approval from the landlord through the Resolution Center. Each lease is assigned to a specific bedroom. If you wish to transfer to another room within your home or to another Alcove property, please submit a formal request through your Alcove portal (instructions can be found here).
5. Guests may stay for up to three (3) nights within any rolling seven (7) day period. Housemates are responsible for the conduct of their guests and must clean up after them. Guests must not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other residents. More information on Alcove's formal guest police can be found here. 
6. Please observe quiet hours beginning at 10:00 PM each night. Be respectful of your housemates by keeping noise, music, television, and conversations at a reasonable volume.
7. Respect your housemates and their personal property. Do not use another housemate's belongings, food, or other personal items without their express permission.
8. Shared storage areas, including the pantry, refrigerator, linen closets, coat closets, and other common storage spaces, should be used fairly by all housemates. If needed, establish designated storage areas or clearly label personal items.
9. For the safety of everyone in the home, do not block exits, hallways, decks, patios, or porches. Grilling is not permitted on decks, patios, or porches.
10. Do not remove, disable, or cover smoke detectors or any other safety equipment in the home.
11. Parking should be shared respectfully among all housemates. Please use available garage, driveway, street, or overflow parking only where permitted. Parking information can be found in the Access & Resident Info section of your Alcove portal. Vehicles parked improperly may be towed at the owner's expense.
12. Only pets that have been approved in accordance with the lease agreement are permitted on the property. No pet sitting is allowed in any Alcove home.
13. Housemates should make a good faith effort to communicate respectfully and resolve day-to-day household concerns together, including cleaning, shared spaces, thermostat settings, parking, and guests. If a dispute cannot be resolved, or if there are concerns involving lease violations, harassment, or safety, please contact Alcove Support.
14. Maintenance requests should be submitted  in your Alcove portal for the landlord's review and response. The following repairs are the responsibility of all roommates in a home and are detailed in the lease agreement on pages 3-5:
    1. Air Filters (to be changed every 3 months) and Water Filters
    2. Lightbulb replacement
    3. Pests and Cleanliness
    4. Front door battery replacement
    5. Individual bedroom door battery replacement
    6. Clogged toilets and drains
    7. Repairs that cost $100.00 or less