Basement suite house rules template

Check-in and checkout

• Check-in from [Check-in time]. Checkout by [Checkout time].
• Your entrance is [Entrance location, e.g. the side door down the steps on the left]. The steps can be slippery when wet or icy.

Guests and noise

• Up to [Max guests] guests can stay overnight.
• Sound travels both ways through the ceiling and vents. Please keep quiet hours from [Quiet hours start] to [Quiet hours end].
• You may hear us walking upstairs during the day. Earplugs are in [Earplug location] if you need them.
• No parties or events, please.

Pets, smoking and photos

• Pets: [Pet rule].
• No smoking or vaping inside or by the entrance. It rises straight into our home.
• Please ask before commercial photography or filming.

Basement requests

• Please keep the bedroom window clear of furniture and bags. It's the emergency exit.
• The dehumidifier keeps the suite fresh. Please leave it on, and empty the tank if the light comes on. [Dehumidifier location]
• Mind your head at [Low ceiling spot].
• The door at the top of the inside stairs stays locked.
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are [Alarm locations]. Please never cover or disconnect them.
• If you see water on the floor, please text us right away at [Host phone].

Locking up

• Please lock your door when you go out and at checkout.

Checkout

• Put used dishes in the sink.
• Gather used towels in [Towel spot].
• Sort trash and recycling into the indoor bins.
• Turn off lights and the heat, and close the windows.
• Lock the door and leave the key [Key return spot].

Thanks for staying with us!