Housemate fit check

Before you share a house, compare the six everyday expectations that can cause friction: smoking rules, quiet time, guests and cleaning.

One person answers for the house. The other answers for themselves. See what agrees and what needs a conversation, then make your house rules together.

Step 1 of 2: What does the house expect?

Choose the house rules you would want. You will get a link to send to a possible housemate.

No sign-in or database record. The link contains these six answers and can be forwarded. Don't include names, addresses or other private information.

Smoking boundaries

These are household rules, not questions about anyone's consumption.

Where should tobacco smoking be allowed? Inside and outside Outside only Not at the house

Where should vaping be allowed? Inside and outside Outside only Not at the house

What should the house rule be about 420? Inside and outside Outside only Not at the house

Living together

When should the house settle down? From around 9pm From around 11pm Flexible: agree as we go

How should overnight guests work? Ask the house first Fine with some notice Generally fine without notice

How should common-area cleaning work? Tidy shared spaces each day Use a regular shared roster Flexible: talk when it needs doing