MAGNOLIA HOUSE AND CO LIVING POLICY
Boarding houses description. (also represents Co Living)
In a Co living house, a tenant rents a room, rather than the whole house. They share facilities such as the kitchen and bathroom with the other tenants. As with a boarding house, Turret and Magnolia Houses are occupied, or intended to be occupied by short- and long-term stayers.
Bronwyn (owner) currently lives in Turret House and looks after the cleaning, maintenance and gardens of Magnolia House.
Depending on the rooms available, currently 2 (210 and 204), there will be tourists coming in, quite often in and out for 1 night. I also do have regulars who stay for a few nights.
The normal occupation is a couple in the apartment and singles in 201, 203,204 and 205.
Current tenants are all working and keep very much to themselves in their rooms. All rooms have a TV.
The landlord of a boarding house is allowed to make house rules. These set out how the boarding house can be used and enjoyed, and what services will be provided. The landlord can change the rules at any time but must give each tenant at least seven days’ written notice of the new rules.
CLEANING
As a boarder you are required to keep your room clean and do your own dishes.
You will be provided with 2 set of sheets so when one is in the wash you have set to make your bed. If you would like your sheets done, Bronwyn is happy to do this.
Bronwyn or the cleaner are responsible for cleaning of all common areas including kitchen, bathroom, toilets, lounges and laundry. All cleaning products are supplied.
The paths and decks are to be regularly swept.
SUPPLIES
Coffee, tea, sugar, body wash, hand wash, laundry powder, dishwash, and cleaning products are all provided.
VACATING
Notice to vacate to be a minimum of 2 week prior to leaving – failure to do so may mean you are charged a week’s rent
To leave your room clean and tidy. You are responsible for the rent being paid until all keys are returned.
General Rules of Conduct
The Resident is responsible for the behaviour/ conduct of their guests whilst on the property
Only people whose names appear on the contract may live at the premises.
Short stay guests will pay the discounted nightly rate. For everyone’s safety, it is important we know who is in the building overnight.
No parties or excessive noise at any time. All tenants are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their home
Tenants involved in fighting will be evicted
Harassment of any form will not be tolerated and may result in immediate eviction
All tenants must be respectful of other people’s property.
Room Fittings/ Furnishings
The residents shall accept responsibility for their room and all its contents
Boarding House policy is that no private furniture be brought into the boarding house without approval from Bronwyn. Only the supplied Mattresses, beds and furniture are permitted in the building and rooms. Supplied mattress protectors are mandatory.
Rooms are to be kept in a clean and tidy condition. If you need extra help please ask the housekeeper.
All fittings, furnishings and chattels must be maintained in a good, sound condition
You may be liable for the repairs or replacement of any damage you cause
The resident shall not paint, deface, or make any alterations to the rooms
Permission must be received from Bronwyn prior to attaching anything to the walls
Pets are not allowed as there is already 2 cats belonging to the landlord.
Communal Areas and Facilities
Communal areas are defined as all areas that tenants have access to that is not a bedroom
Please do not leave cooking unattended in kitchens.
Please keep all communal areas tidy E.g., wash and put away dishes/pots etc ready for the next person
No cooking in rooms.
Personal property that is left in the communal areas is left at your own risk
Lost property not claimed within 48 hours will be disposed of.
Vehicles and parking
Tenants vehicles can be parked on site or in Fox Street. First in first served basis.
Visitors to park on the road.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Intoxication or excessive drinking is breach of another tenant’s quiet enjoyment
Drugs and any other illegal substances are prohibited on the premises. If any drugs are suspected, the police will be informed immediately
Smoking/ e-cigarettes or vaping is not permitted anywhere inside the buildings. Smoking is permitted in the outdoor areas. Butts and ash must be disposed of by the smoker.
Any illegal activities, suspected or known to occur on the property will be reported to the police.
Security
If you get locked out the boarding house or your room and need let back in call Bronwyn.
If you lose your keys for the boarding house, then replacements costs apply
You are responsible for your own personal property
Fair use Policy
Be courteous of fellow tenants, the communal items are there for everyone’s use and enjoyment. I.e. At mealtimes, everyone is trying to cook please share items and offer up space, do not hog the TV etc.
Inspections
You will get 24 hours’ notice via text message/email of management requiring access to your room. Please let me know if your contact details change during your tenancy
Access may be required for maintenance or inspections or safety checks.
If you wish to be present during the access, then please let management know in advance so a specific time can be arranged.
Notice by landlord
If a boarder is not fitting in with the Co Living Lifestyle then the landlord after consultation can give the long term boarder 1 months notice to find somewhere else to live.
BRONWYN BARRY
021 642 204
The old community rooms have now been converted in to a Co Living House.
After a year of renos, Magnolia House is up and running. 4 bedrooms plus a 2 room apartment.
It now has 2 new bathrooms , new kitchen and french doors in the community room and a 2 room apartment with new french doors from the bedroom.
Waiting on a tiled splashback for the kitchen and shutters.