House Rules

--New Hope Board and Lodge properties are drug and alcohol free.  This includes all prescription medications not prescribed by a doctor, Kratom, and CBD with THC.  Management conducts frequent room searches- if contraband is found, management will notify Law Enforcement, Human Services, etc. You will be discharged immediately. All residents are expected to report any use of drugs or alcohol to management.

--New Hope Board and Lodge utilizes a three strike policy for non compliance to the rules listed below.  Residents will be given notice at the time a strike is received. Once receiving three strikes, a 30 day notice will be given- unless management feels that immediate discharge is necessary.

--Residents are expected to have only the amount of personal items that fit in one dresser and/or in half of the closet. Residents are not allowed to bring in large furniture items (couches, chairs, mini refrigerators, window air conditioners, etc.)  All residents are responsible for their own belongings. New Hope Board and Lodge recommends keeping items of value off of the premises.  New Hope Board and Lodge has the right to request items that cause overflow or clutter to be removed from the property and is NOT responsible for anything that is lost or stolen. 

--Residents must reside at New Hope Board and Lodge for 30 days before an overnight pass will be approved.  Overnight passes will not be approved day of or short notice unless there is an immediate emergency.  An overnight request does not mean automatic approval.  Residents must have a written approval from management.  If management is aware that you have been gone for more than one night without approval, an automatic strike will be given. Group Residential Housing rules state that residents are allowed a certain amount of days per year. 

--Curfew for New Hope Board and Lodge residents is 10pm - 7am; 7 days a week, only exceptions are for work or school. Residents are required to provide a copy of their work or school schedule if it will be outside of curfew hours.

--Guests are to remain in the common living areas and are not to enter residents' bedrooms.  Visiting hours are from 8am - 9pm; 7 days a week. Door codes are not to be given to anyone at any time, residents and management are the only individuals that should have access to them.

--Residents are expected to take their medications as prescribed. New Hope Board and Lodge does not dispense medication.  There is absolutely no medication sharing.  No medications are to be in the common areas of the house- they should be concealed in a lock box or placed somewhere only you have access to. Having medication outside of the designated areas may result in immediate discharge. Residents must provide a list of prescribed medications to be kept on file- failure to report medication changes may result in immediate discharge.  Residents should not discuss the medications that they take, the side effects, or reasons with other residents.  

--No physical, verbal, or sexual harassment is allowed. You will be discharged 

immediately, and charges will be pressed against you. In addition, sexual relations among residents is strictly prohibited.

--New Hope Board and Lodge has a zero tolerance for stealing or using other residents items without permission.  Failure to follow this rule will be cause for immediate discharge.

--Random observed UA’s will be conducted to ensure sobriety throughout your stay at New Hope Board and Lodge. Test refusal or failed test will result in immediate discharge.

--Residents are expected to participate in cleaning the common living areas of the house as assigned.  Each resident is assigned a night to clean the kitchen- this is done on a rotating schedule.  The kitchen duty is to be completed between 8pm & midnight.  If a resident is on an overnight pass- it is the residents responsibility to find someone to exchange days with.  Deep cleaning is done on Sunday of each week.  It is a requirement to text management once chores are completed.  If a chore is not done to New Hope Board and Lodge standards- residents will be asked to do it again.  Residents who are found to continuously not meet our expectations will receive a strike.

--Quiet hours begin at 10pm and are in effect until 7am.  Residents are required to lower all noise- voices, television, music, etc.  Maintaining respect to those around you is mandatory.

Dishes are to be washed OR rinsed and placed in the dishwasher immediately after use.  No dishes are to be left in the sink at any time.  If the dishwasher is full- start the dishwasher.  If the dishwasher is clean- empty the dishwasher.  This is the responsibility of each resident and not the responsibility of the resident assigned to kitchen duty that night.

--Firearms or weapons (pocket knives included) are NOT allowed on the premises. New Hope Board and Lodge has a zero tolerance for intimidation and/or violence.

--Mandatory resident meetings are scheduled at management’s request- residents will be given notice prior to the meeting. Multiple no-shows will result in a strike, unless approved by management. 

--Smoking and vaping is allowed outside in the back yard only. There is NO smoking or vaping in the front of the residence.  Cigarette butts must be disposed of in designated spots located outside.  All doors are to remain shut while smoking or vaping outside.  Residents are to remain at a minimum, 5 feet from the house while smoking.  There is absolutely NO vaping inside.  Violations of this rule will be cause for immediate discharge.

--If a resident has a vehicle- management must be provided license plate number, make, and model.  Residents must also show proof of insurance and a valid driver's license.  If we are not provided these items- the vehicle is not to be used while residing at the board and lodge or to be kept on our property.  Residents are not permitted to borrow other residents’ vehicles at any time.  Vehicles are to be parked on the street- absolutely no using the driveway or garage.

--Residents are expected to bathe at least four times per week to maintain good hygiene.  No personal items are to be left in the bathtub or the shower. 

--Residents are responsible for making their own meals with the food that is provided. Meals are to be eaten in the common areas only. No outdated food is allowed in the refrigerator or freezer. 

No food is to be eaten or stored in bedrooms.  Residents are not to label any food that is purchased by New Hope Board and Lodge.  Items that are put on the grocery list must be of nutritional value.  Food is ordered & delivered once per week and not all food requested will be purchased.  When groceries are delivered- all residents that are home at that time are expected to assist in putting them away.

--Residents can have mail delivered to the house while residing at the board and lodge.  No mail will be held or forwarded once a resident leaves.  All mail will be returned to the sender.

--Residents are not to enter another resident's room for any reason. Residents are allowed only in their own bedrooms. There is absolutely no sleeping on the couches.  Residents are not to rearrange any room unless it has been approved by management.  

--Bedrooms are to be kept clean and clear of clutter, beds made upon waking up, and clothing put away AT ALL TIMES.  Failure to comply will result in a request to do so immediately and/or a strike.  Residents may bring one personal television, one small music device, gaming station, or laptop is allowed. New Hope Board and Lodge is not a place to store excess belongings.  Room changes are only done at management's request.

--Residents are not permitted to install anything on the floor, walls, ceiling, windows, doors, or outside of the home.  Residents will not drill or attach anything to the walls.  Residents are encouraged to use picture frames and keep personal items on flat surfaces in their rooms.  Candles and incense burners are not allowed. 

--Security cameras are located at entrances of doors and common areas in the home to ensure safety and curfew compliance. If cameras are tampered, altered, or handled in any way you will be discharged immediately and charges will be pressed against you.  In addition, no personal cameras or devices are to be used in our houses.

--Residents are responsible for replacing and/or repairing anything in the house or on the property that is intentionally damaged due to recklessness.

--If for any reason your stay is terminated by New Hope Board and Lodge, we will pack up your personal belongings and place them somewhere off the premises. Once discharged, residents are not to return to the property or have anyone in the home retrieve items for them.  It is the residents responsibility to get in touch with management and set up a date and time to pick up the belongings during business hours.  New Hope Board and Lodge is not responsible for any personal belongings during or after the residents discharge.  After 15 days all items will be discarded.  

--This contract is not a standard landlord/tenant agreement; this is a sober housing contract.  New Hope Board and Lodge has the right to remove any resident at any time from the property.

--If you start working or are working, you will be required to pay a portion of the amount that is requested by New Hope Board and Lodge. The county determines that amount.  Residents are required to maintain coordination of care with financial workers to ensure all requirements are being fulfilled. When the amount owed is determined, both the county and New Hope Board and Lodge will notify you of any difference that you owe. 

--Residents are required to give a 30-day written notice prior to leaving New Hope Board and Lodge. Failure to do so, will result in you owing New Hope Board and Lodge 30-days of rent beginning from your discharge date.