Life at Community Room Rental
Someone’s Not Cleaning Up After Themselves Living with others means being part of something greater than yourself—where daily interactions, routines, and responsibilities have the potential to shape a warm and supportive environment. That said, it also means that what each person does—or doesn’t do—can impact others in ways both big and small. One of the most common areas where tension can arise is in the kitchen. It's a shared space that sees a lot of daily use, and because of that, it can also become a source of frustration when responsibilities are overlooked. Whether it’s not wiping down the stove after cooking, forgetting to take out a full trash bin, or leaving dishes in the sink for “later,” these seemingly small actions can unintentionally place a burden on others. We understand that life gets busy. Everyone has days where they’re rushing out the door or returning home mentally exhausted. It’s totally human to forget things or plan to clean up in the morning. But when those tasks are left undone, the impact doesn’t disappear—it’s passed on to your housemates. What started as a small oversight becomes someone else’s inconvenience. And let’s face it: no one wants to cook dinner next to a dirty stovetop, take out someone else’s overflowing trash, or clean a pan they didn’t use. The guiding principle here is simple: be the housemate you’d want to live with . When you clean up after yourself, you show your respect for the shared space and the people you live with. You signal that you value their time, comfort, and experience just as much as your own. That’s the spirit behind Rule #1: Be a Good Friend. Remember, you were personally selected from many applicants because we believed you’d be a great fit for this community. We’ve already seen your kind and thoughtful nature shine through—and that’s exactly the type of energy that helps co-living work at its best. Our ask is simple: help uphold the shared standards we all agreed to at move-in so that together, we create a space that we’re all proud to call home. We’re not just building a house—we’re building a community. And communities thrive when everyone does their part. See also Membership Rules See Also Resident & Guest Commitments See also What should I do if I see a Community Room Rental rule being broken? Watch or share the video included here for more support:
Power Outage Power Outages can be viewed on Duke’s Outage Map A power outage can occur if: A crew is repairing a power line nearby and have to turn power off. Occasionally crews do not have time to notify everyone. Construction work requires a planned (notified in advanced) or an unplanned power outage occurs. Water bill is past due and disconnected (typically receive a notice on bill and phone call prior to disconnection). Steps Check front door for possible notice of planned water outage or repair crew on street. If outage in neighborhood, check Duke’s Outage Map All properties are on auto draft for payments. However, if past due bill needs to be paid, contact our offices at info@CommunityRoomRental.com . Once power is restored: A breaker or GFI may be tripped and needs to be reset Resetting a breaker & Resetting a GFI If still having problem, submit a maintenance request on the Members Page . See Also - Water Outage See Also - Internet Outage
Water Outage Some water outages appear on the @CLTWater Twitter page. A water outage can occur if: A crew is repairing a drinking water pipe nearby and have to turn water off. Occasionally crews do not have time to notify everyone. Construction work requires a planned (notified in advanced) or an unplanned water outage occurs. Water bill is past due and disconnected (typically receive a notice on bill and phone call prior to disconnection). Steps Check front door for possible notice of planned water outage or repair crew on street. If outage in neighborhood, Call 311 or 704.336.7600 for updates or check @CLTWater on Twitter. All properties are on auto draft for payments. However, if past due bill needs to be paid, contact our offices at info@CommunityRoomRental.com . Once water is restored: Run cold water from outside spigots (weather permitting) to clear trapped air and discolored water from plumbing. Remove aerators from faucets (looks like grill where water comes out) by hand or jar opener. Run cold water from inside faucets and bathtub spigots until water is clear or up-to 15 minutes. If water doesn't clear up within 15 minutes, call 311 or 704.336.7600 for assistance. Our maintenance team may need to flush out water heater according to manufacturer's website or owner's manual if needed (if you experience cloudy or discolored water when running hot water). Let our team know by submitting a work order on Resident’s Page . See Also - Power Outage See Also - Internet Outage
Our 3 Keys Dashboard provides three areas of support: Feedback - feedback form provides a secure place to register a concern/complaint about another member. Co-Living University - a selection of classes one can utilize to enhance your living experience. See I’m Having a Problem with a Fellow Member
We understand that having your items missing or stolen can be very upsetting. Community Room Rental strongly recommends personal property insurance for Members who want to protect the value of their possessions. If you believe someone has stolen items from your room, please contact Member Service s . Community Room Rental will discipline Members according to our Three Keys Policy , but we are unable to reimburse you for lost property.
If you have a mail at your home for Members who no longer live there, we ask that you take a quick moment to write "Return to Sender" on the envelope and put it back in the mailbox.
Quickly submit Maintenance Requests that go directly to our maintenance queue. Or text (704) 286-9895 for an immediate response. Members can also track the progress of your request in the Member Portal .
We understand that co-living can sometimes be challenging. At times, you'll run into problems with your housemates. Common problems include: Food being eaten by another Member Messiness by another Member Rudeness from another Member It is not unreasonable (although it is uncommon) to find 2-3 people in a house that at best get on each other’s nerves and at worse don’t get a long. A vast majority of the time when people don’t get a long in a house it comes down to them not getting off on the right foot. Maybe one person doesn’t know the rules well and oversteps boundaries, makes a joke that lands poorly, or was just in a bad mood that day. And maybe it hits the other person in an egregious way and both parties throw up their hands saying “I can’t live with him”. This is why we established the Resident & Guest Commitments in the lease. Rule 1: Be a good friend - asserting someone did something wrong without proof, calling names, course language, making treats, harboring issues for months, not finding common ground, and generally making someone else in the house feel unsafe in any definition is not a good way to be a friend. Rule 2: Expect conflict to happen - to think there is never conflict in the house is wrong; conflict is inevitable in life itself. It’s what you do when conflict happens that's important. But just because there is conflict doesn’t mean it has a purpose or intent to damage you. Conflict is a path to resolution. Rule 3: Engage - When someone breaks Rule 1, don’t expect the worst. Engage the other person immediately (don’t harbor for months) to understand more about it, where they’re coming from, and give that person the opportunity to apologize or make amends if needed. Examples: Hey, I feel that we didn’t get off on a good start and that’s not what I’m looking for. How can we reset this situation between us? Hey, I think when I said/asked X in the kitchen, I was assuming too much, overstepping boundaries, or just reacting. I’m better than that I’m sorry. How do we restart? Hey, I sometimes the way I live my life or how I come across in life throws people off and I’m aware of that. How can better start off good footing? We encourage our Members who might be having problems to talk it out with their housemates. Most people are just unaware of their actions and how they are impacting you and most of the time a simple conversation can solve the problem.
The Members of the home are responsible for cleaning and purchasing cleaning supplies for daily cleaning needs. Talk to your housemates about a cleaning schedule and how best to share this responsibility and cost. In general, a clean home means: Kitchen The sink is always empty and the stove is always spotless. Every time you use a dish, pan or utensil, clean it, dry it, and put it away. Want to soak something? Heat it up and clean it instead. Clean up any splatters on the stove immediately. Put away pots and pans that aren’t in use. Bathroom Shared bathrooms must be always kept clean. No foreign objects may be thrown in the toilets or sinks at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, feminine products, wet wipes, packaging, dental floss, and hair. Fixing clogged toilets and sinks can run to several hundred dollars and these costs will be passed through directly to members. Trash All trash must be thrown in the proper receptacle. Please take out trash before the receptacle gets too full. All trash must be placed in the proper outside trash bin. Outside trash bins need to be pulled to the curb on trash day and pulled back to the home after pickup. City trash collectors will NOT take any refuse left outside the designated city bins. Members not able to abide by these rules is subject to the Three Keys policy.
Most Community Room Rental homes offer a mix of parking options, including driveways, carports, garages, and street parking. There are no assigned spots unless specifically designated as paid parking. Each property is designed to accommodate at least one vehicle per Member using these options. Parking Types Free Parking: First-come, first-served based on the priorities below Paid Parking: Designated spaces available for an additional fee Paid parking requires a CRR parking decal and is subject to all decal rules below General Parking Rules If a Member brings a vehicle, the following rules apply. Violations may result in enforcement under our Three Keys Policy and/or towing. Members are allowed one vehicle per property and must register it with CRR Vehicles must be properly registered with the state Guest vehicles must park on the street only Disabled vehicles are subject to towing Parking Priorities: Your house driveway In front of your house Any legal street parking (not blocking driveways or mailboxes) Parking is best-effort : Members are not required to move vehicles when others leave When returning, park according to the priorities above Additional Rules: No saving or reserving spots (no cones, barriers, etc.) Do not take up multiple spaces or block access to others Do not block vehicles, mailboxes, or trash bins No parking on grass or yard areas Do not park in a way that crosses onto a neighbor’s property Vehicles abandoned or blocking access will be towed at the Member’s expense No vehicle work allowed except changing a flat tire (must be resolved within 48 hours) If parked behind another Member, you must move your vehicle within 15 minutes upon request Parking Decal Requirement (Paid Parking & Designated Areas) All vehicles parked in paid or designated parking areas must display a valid CRR parking decal. Decal Display Rules: Must be placed on the front windshield Must be fully visible from outside the vehicle (3–5 feet away) Must be unobstructed at all times If we cannot see it, it does not count. Obstructed or Improperly Displayed Decals A vehicle is considered non-compliant if the decal is: Placed behind another pass or permit (school, work, visitor, etc.) Partially covered or blocked in any way Hidden by tint strips, sunshades, or windshield clutter In these cases, the vehicle is treated as if no decal is present . Enforcement Standard Parking is enforced through a standard visual inspection : Staff check vehicles from outside, within a few feet of the windshield Staff will not move items, open vehicles, or search behind obstructions This standard is applied consistently to all vehicles. Towing Enforcement Towing is active and strictly enforced. Vehicles may be towed if: No decal is visible (where required) The decal is obstructed or improperly displayed The vehicle violates any parking rule No exceptions: A decal that is not visible at the time of inspection is treated as non-compliant “It was there but covered” does not qualify for reimbursement Member Responsibility Members are responsible for: Properly displaying their decal at all times (if required) Ensuring nothing obstructs visibility Keeping their vehicle compliant with all parking rules Failure to follow these requirements may result in towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
