PLEASANT HOUSE

RESIDENT COUNCIL
SAMPLE
ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE RESIDENT AGREEMENT
The undersigned acknowledges and understands that he/she is living in an alcohol and other drug freeshared housing managed by the residents living together as a family of persons with disabilities. The
undersigned understands that they reside in a congregate housing situation and not in an exclusive unit
or space. The undersigned understands they do not reside as a tenant with rights or possession of
housing space exclusively.
The undersigned resident agrees to participate in and abide by the policies and rules of the Pleasant
House Resident Council. The undersigned agrees to vacate from the shared housing accommodations
when alcohol and illicit drugs are used or by not abiding the resident council cardinal rules.
The undersigned agrees to pay a monthly shared housing fee of $_______ plus a $50 deposit. Fee
payments are non-refundable. Key deposits are refunded when keys are returned. Resident fees include
utilities and maintenance service. A $2 a day late fee is assessed after the 5th of each month. Resident
fees may be raised annually by a vote of the majority of the resident council.
All residents agree to the following cardinal rules as a condition of residency.
1. Remain alcohol and other drug free. This includes selling, possession, or consumption. Physical and
mental health medication drugs are allowed but must be included in the resident information sheet.
2. No violence or threats of violence. No visitors without full consent of other residents.
3. Maintain their unit in a healthy, orderly and safe manner. No smoking in or near beds.
4. Resident fees paid on the first of each month. Departing residents are required to give 30 days
notice.
All units are properly furnished and are kept clean and orderly. The Resident Council manages the
utility use, furnishings, maintenance, and upgrade of all lodging units. Each resident provides their
own food, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, electronics and personal needs.
The undersigned releases the Management and the good Pleasant Resident Council from any liability
related to the conditions of the agreement and agrees to pay all legal fees for the Pleasant House
Resident Council in the event of any litigation related to this agreement.
I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS LODGER AGREEMENT.
Date: ____________________
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Resident

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Secretary, Resident Council