HOUSE RULES
A place to live.
People to thryve with.
Welcome Home
Co-living works best when everyone respects the home and the people they live with. These house rules are designed to make sure everyone enjoys a clean, safe and comfortable place to live.
They're pretty simple:
Be kind. Be respectful. Clean up after yourself.
If everyone follows these rules, everyone gets a better home.
Respect Your Housemates
Treat your housemates how you'd like to be treated.
Please:
• Respect everyone's privacy.
• Be considerate of noise.
• Use respectful language.
• Do not bully, intimidate or discriminate against anyone.
• Resolve issues calmly and respectfully.
If you're having ongoing issues, please contact Thryve Property.
Quiet Hours
Please keep noise to a minimum between
10:00pm – 7:00am
This includes:
• Music
• TV
• Phone calls
• Guests
• Washing machine
• Loud conversations
Remember—other people may be sleeping or working different shifts.
Kitchen Rules
The kitchen belongs to everyone.
Please remember:
• Wash, dry and put away your dishes immediately after use.
• Wipe down benches after cooking.
• Clean the stovetop after use.
• Don't leave food scraps in the sink.
• Empty packaging goes in the bin.
• Don't leave personal belongings on the benches.
• Label your food if required.
• Throw out expired food regularly.
Our house motto:
If you empty it — fill it.
If you dirty it — clean it.
If you spill it — wipe it up.
If you open it — close it.
Bathrooms
Please leave the bathroom how you'd like to find it.
After using the bathroom:
• Dry the shower glass with the squeegee.
• Wipe down the vanity.
• Remove hair from the drain.
• Keep shampoo bottles and toiletries off the shower floor.
• Turn off the lights and exhaust fan when finished.
• Leave the room clean for the next person.
Blocked drains caused by hair or foreign objects may result in maintenance charges.
Laundry
Please share the laundry respectfully.
• Remove washing promptly once finished.
• Don't leave clothes soaking.
• Don't overload the washing machine.
• Use detergent correctly.
• Clean up any spills.
• Leave the washing machine door open after use.
• Leave the laundry door open to allow ventilation.
• Do not use the washing machine between 8:00pm and 8:00am.
Cleaning
Everyone shares responsibility for keeping the house clean.
Please:
• Clean up after yourself immediately.
• Vacuum and mop when needed.
• Clean your bedroom regularly.
• Clean your bathroom weekly.
• Keep shared areas tidy.
• Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink.
A professional cleaner may attend communal areas, but this does not replace your responsibility to clean up after yourself.
Bedrooms
Your bedroom is your own space.
Please:
• Keep it reasonably clean.
• Dispose of rubbish regularly.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Avoid causing damage to walls, doors or furniture.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome during reasonable hours.
However:
• Overnight guests are not permitted unless approved by Thryve Property.
• Visitors must respect the house rules.
• You are responsible for your guests at all times.
Parking
Each resident is entitled to one vehicle, where parking is available.
Please:
• Park only in your allocated area.
• Do not block other vehicles.
• Ensure guests park legally.
Smoking
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the property.
Please ensure smoke does not drift inside through doors or windows.
Dispose of cigarette butts responsibly.
Internet
Wi-Fi is provided for everyone's use.
Please:
• Do not download illegal content.
• Avoid excessive downloading that affects other residents.
• Respect reasonable shared internet usage.
Bins & Recycling
Please use the correct bins.
Recycle:
✔ Glass
✔ Plastic containers
✔ Paper
✔ Cardboard
✔ Aluminium
Do not place:
✖ Food waste
✖ Clothing
✖ Batteries
✖ Electronics
✖ Soft plastics
✖ Gas bottles
If it's your rostered week, please place bins out on collection night and return them after collection.
Looking After the Home
Please:
• Lock all doors and windows when leaving.
• Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
• Report maintenance as soon as possible.
• Treat the home with care.
Damage caused through negligence may be charged to the responsible resident.
Moving Out
Before vacating, please ensure:
✔ Your room is empty.
✔ Your cupboards are cleaned.
✔ Your fridge space is cleaned.
✔ Your bathroom is clean.
✔ Floors are vacuumed.
✔ All rubbish has been removed.
✔ Keys have been returned.
Cleaning or damage costs may be deducted from your security bond where applicable.
Most Important Rule
Leave it better than you found it.
That's really what co-living is all about.
Small acts of consideration make a huge difference to everyone living in the home.
Thank you for helping make this a great place to live.