General House Rules

Kitchen

• Buy your own food. Refrigerator and dry food spaces are assigned.

• Clean up immediately after cooking and put leftovers away.

• Wash all dishes and utensils right after use—do not leave them in the sink.

• Meals must be eaten in the kitchen or dining room. Light snacks are allowed in the TV room.

• House dishes may not be taken outside.

• Do not pour grease or oil down the sink—use the provided container or trash can.

Bedrooms

• Keep bedrooms clean and organized at all times.

• Beds must be made each morning.

• Bedroom doors must remain unlocked.

• Visitors are not allowed in bedrooms or upstairs (including residents from other houses).

Living/TV Room

• Be considerate of others watching TV—no loud conversations or phone calls.

• Meals are not allowed in the TV room. Light snacks and drinks are okay. Clean up afterward.

• The house TV must be turned off at the time designated by the House Manager.

• Those employed or in school have TV priority after work and on weekends.

Laundry

• Those employed or in school have priority for laundry after work and on weekends.

• Laundry hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Do not start laundry after 7:30 PM.

• Balance washer loads to avoid unbalancing.

• Check if anyone is showering before starting laundry.

• Use warm/cold or cold/cold water only.

• Remove laundry promptly when finished. If left for more than 15 minutes, others may move it respectfully.

• Dry one washer load at a time.

• Clean the lint trap after each dryer load and dispose of lint in the trash.

Dress Code

• No gang-related, substance-related, or inappropriate attire/accessories.

• Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.

Bathrooms

• Showers should be limited to 5–10 minutes; total bathroom use should not exceed 15 minutes during peak hours.

• Visitors may not use showers.

• Do not wash clothes in showers.

• Do not leave personal items out or hanging to dry.

• Clean the shower, tub, and sink after each use.

Vehicles & Parking

• One vehicle per licensed house member.

• Vehicles must be in good working order, registered, and insured.

• Park only in assigned spaces. Be courteous—space is limited.

Smoking

• No smoking, candles, or incense inside the house.

• Dispose of ashes and cigarette butts in designated containers only.

Music/TV

• Keep volume at respectful levels at all times and must use headphones or ear bugs.

• Music and TV content may be reviewed by staff for appropriateness.

• TVs are not allowed in bedrooms.

Visitors

• NO visitors unless approved by the Head of Staff (HOS).

• You are responsible for your visitors at all times.

• No sexual activity is allowed.

Miscellaneous

• Respect others—if it’s not yours, don’t touch it. Always ask first.

• Contribute to a clean, safe, sober living environment.

• Respect neighbors at all times. Do not cut through yards.

• The use of unapproved substances or inappropriate internet activity is strictly prohibited.

• House members not employed or in school must spend the day on self-improvement (job searching, education, meetings, etc.).

• Turn off lights and appliances when leaving a room.

• Maintain good personal hygiene: shower regularly, brush your teeth, and wash your clothes often.

Contact:

If you have any questions about this general house rules, please contact us:

📧 info@restorehousing.org
📞 (504) 507-1900