House
Rules
Prior to moving in you were provided & signed a copy of the House Rules, should you need quick access please see below:
House Rules
These house rules apply to residents living within Jabel Property managed rooming houses. They are designed to help protect resident safety, comfort, cleanliness, privacy and the quiet enjoyment of all occupants.
General House Usage
- Residents must not use the property for any commercial purpose, including short-term accommodation, Airbnb, boarding or similar arrangements without written approval.
- Residents must not obstruct, damage or misuse shared facilities or common areas.
- Residents must comply with reasonable directions issued by management regarding safety, cleanliness, security and property use.
Visitors
- Visitors are welcome provided they do not interfere with the peace, comfort, privacy, safety or quiet enjoyment of other residents.
- Residents are responsible for the conduct and behaviour of their visitors at all times.
- Visitors are not permitted to remain at the property unless the resident they are visiting is present.
- Visitors must comply with all house rules while attending the property.
- Visitors must not store belongings, receive mail, deliveries or packages, or otherwise use the property as their primary place of residence.
- Visitors must not be provided with keys, access devices, access codes or security credentials.
- Frequent, ongoing or excessive visitor attendance may be reviewed by management where it impacts residents, utilities, security, cleanliness or noise levels.
- Where management reasonably believes a visitor is effectively residing at the property, further action may be taken in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic).
Hygiene & Cleanliness
- All residents must contribute to keeping communal and shared areas clean.
- Rubbish should be placed in bins daily to reduce the risk of pests, insects and odours.
- Communal areas must be kept clean, tidy and usable for other residents.
- Toilets, bathrooms, showers, sinks and benches must be cleaned after use.
- Toiletries and shower products should be stored in your room, not left in bathrooms.
- Hair, shavings and personal mess must be cleaned immediately.
- Dishes, utensils and appliances must be cleaned and put away after use.
- Food and fridge items must be sealed and disposed of when expired.
- Residents must not move, remove, borrow, use or interfere with another resident’s belongings without permission.
Bins & Waste
- Council bin collection is generally conducted weekly.
- Standard waste, recycling and green waste must be placed in the correct bins.
- Residents should refer to the calendar or property-specific instructions displayed at the house.
- Rubbish must not be allowed to overflow in internal or external bins.
- Items should be compressed where appropriate so bin capacity is used properly.
Car Parking
- Residents using onsite parking must be respectful of other residents who also use vehicles.
- Visitors must park on the street and are not to use onsite parking.
- Available car parks are not allocated unless otherwise confirmed in writing.
- Residents are not entitled to claim a particular car park for their sole use.
- Malicious damage to vehicles should be reported to your insurer, police and management.
Group Chats & Electronic Communication
- Residents must communicate respectfully with other residents and management.
- Bullying, harassment, intimidation, threats, abusive language or repeated disruptive conduct is not permitted.
- This applies to electronic communication, messaging apps, social media and house group chats.
- Management may take action where behaviour impacts other residents.
Noise, Alcohol, Smoking & Behaviour
- Residents must take reasonable steps not to interfere with the peace, comfort or privacy of other residents.
- Noise must be kept to a minimum after 10:00pm.
- Bullying, verbal abuse, physical abuse or illegal activity is not permitted.
- Contraband drugs must not be used or stored at the property.
- Smoking, e-cigarettes, pipes and similar items are not permitted inside the property.
- Management may issue breach notices or take further action where required.
Complimentary Services & Shared Amenities
- Internet, cleaning, gardening, vacuum cleaners, dryers and other shared amenities may be provided as complimentary services.
- Complimentary services do not form part of the rent payable.
- There is no guarantee of service availability, speed, frequency or quality.
- Temporary interruption, maintenance, repair, replacement or removal of complimentary services does not entitle residents to compensation, reimbursement or rent reductions except where required by law.
Shared Appliances
- Shared appliances must be left clean after use.
- Vacuum cleaners must be emptied after use.
- Residents must follow operating instructions for appliances.
- Residents may be held responsible for damage caused by misuse, negligence or failure to follow instructions.
Laundry
- The laundry is a common area for residents only.
- Non-tenants are not permitted to wash items at the property.
- Residents are responsible for ensuring clothing and items are suitable for washing and drying.
- The dryer is a complimentary shared amenity where available and is not a minimum standard requirement of a rooming house.
- Temporary interruption, maintenance, repair or breakdown of the dryer does not entitle residents to compensation or reimbursement.
- Deliberate tampering, interference or damage may result in further action.
Fixtures, Furniture & White Goods
- Residents must not install fixtures, hooks, shelves, pictures, furniture or white goods without prior written consent.
- White goods include televisions, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, microwaves, cooking appliances, heaters, portable air conditioners and similar electrical equipment.
- Additional heaters, cooling devices or large appliances must not be installed, stored or operated without written approval.
- Unapproved appliances may be required to be removed immediately.
Showers & Water Usage
- Residents should keep showers to a reasonable duration and avoid unnecessary water use.
- Please limit showers to approximately 10 minutes.
- If you attend the gym or exercise, a second quick shower may be reasonable.
- Bathroom floors must be dried after showering so the area is ready for the next resident.
- Water is a valuable and expensive resource and should be used responsibly.
Your Room
- Residents must not use Blu Tack, sticky tape, nails or similar items on walls without permission.
- Personal belongings are not insured by the owner or management.
- Residents are responsible for storing personal items securely in their room.
- Management will not replace or reimburse residents for items damaged or taken by other tenants.
- Rooms must be kept reasonably clean, sanitary and hygienic at all times.
- Residents must not allow rubbish, food waste, dirty clothing, odours, mould, pests, vermin or unsanitary conditions to accumulate.
- Food, rubbish, dirty dishes and perishable items must not be kept in a way that attracts pests, creates odours or causes unsanitary conditions.
- Management may require a resident to rectify cleanliness, sanitation or hygiene concerns within a reasonable timeframe.
Heating, Cooling & Utility Usage
- Heating and cooling systems must be used responsibly and turned off when not required.
- Heating should be used only when reasonably required and should not be left running 24 hours per day.
- Air conditioning must be turned off when you are not in your room.
- Blinds and curtains should be closed when cooling is in use to help maintain efficiency.
- Residents must not bring additional heating or cooling devices into rooms without approval.
- Utilities are expensive and must be used responsibly by all residents.
Security, Keys & Emergency Issues
- If something is life threatening, call 000 first and then notify management.
- For urgent issues outside business hours that cannot wait until morning, contact management on 0480 261 324.
- Non-life-threatening issues should be reported to management during business hours or through the appropriate repair process.
- Front and back doors must be locked after entry and exit.
- Residents are provided with one front door key and one room key unless otherwise advised.
- Keys, entry codes and security credentials must not be shared with non-residents.
- Residents remain responsible for any person granted access using their keys, codes or credentials.
- Security cameras may operate in common areas for safety, security and compliance purposes.
- Residents must not tamper with, obstruct, disable or damage security devices.
Smoke Alarms, Fire Safety & Candles
- No fires are to be lit inside or outside the property.
- Candles, incense and similar flame-based items are not permitted.
- If a smoke alarm sounds, residents should investigate safely and use reasonable judgement.
- If there is smoke, fire, serious danger or risk to life, call 000 immediately.
- Smoke alarms must not be removed, disconnected, covered, damaged or interfered with.
- If a smoke alarm appears faulty or is beeping unexpectedly, notify management immediately.
Damage & Property Condition
- Appliances, furniture and property items must be kept in their original condition.
- If a resident causes damage to the premises, furniture or appliances, they may be charged the cost of repair or replacement where applicable.
- Damage should be reported promptly to management.
Pool, Garage, Shed & Storage Areas
- The pool, garage, garden shed and additional storage areas are not included for tenant use unless expressly stated.
- Residents must not tamper with pool covers, pool chemicals, fencing or pool-related equipment.
- Personal items left in garages, sheds or excluded areas are not insured and are not the responsibility of management.
- Management may remove and dispose of abandoned property in accordance with applicable legislation.
Minimum Cleanliness Expectations
Residents are expected to maintain shared areas in a clean, hygienic and usable condition at all times.
- Bathrooms should be free from clothing, hair, soap scum, makeup residue and personal items left behind.
- Toiletries and sanitary items should be stored away appropriately.
- Kitchens should be left with dishes washed, dried and put away.
- Benches, sinks, stovetops and dining areas should be clean and free from food, rubbish and dirty items.
- Food should not be left open on counters.
- Rubbish must not overflow and should be placed in the correct outside bin.
- Clothing must not be left drying in living rooms or shared common spaces unless specifically permitted.
These rules are intended to support a safe, respectful and clean living environment for all residents. Repeated or serious breaches may result in management taking action in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), the relevant agreement and applicable law.