House Agreements

An important aspect of any coliving home is having clear, accessible agreements. Shared agreements are fundamental to making sure members are on the same page about how to live in and use a space together.  

In this templates below are key sections with useful questions to think about for different types of agreements. Remember, it is impossible to create a rule for every last thing! Agreements are intended to make common sense statements that are useful for existing members, future members, and guests. Lastly, agreements should be revisited and updated at least once a year to keep up with an evolving house culture. 

To orient, there are three types of agreement that are useful to think about:

1. Cultural Agreements – agreements of how we aim to interact and collaborate with one another.
2. House Agreements – agreements that guide how members share space & operate day to day