Below is a printable version of the house rules & agreement. Please download, sign, and fax to: (860) 582- 8609
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New Horizon Living Center
House Rules & Agreement
1. I, (RESIDENT NAME) understand that New Horizon Living
Center was created for women who are recovering from an
addiction with drugs and/or alcohol.
2. There is a residency and a utility fee and a fee for all
late payments.
3. First months rent, last months rent, a security deposit, and
a sobriety deposit are required before your scheduled move
in date.
4. This agreement is a six month agreement, renewable at the
end of six months. This agreement is totally negated upon
breach of any of the rules. I understand that I have no rights
or appeals and must move from this house within 24 hours if
requested to do so by management. If I leave before the
required six months for ANY reason I will forfeit my security
deposit and last months rent.
5. All residents must notify the house owner in writing at
least thirty (30) days prior to vacating the house.
6. There are absolutely NO DRUGS and/or ALCOHOL
allowed on this property anywhere. This applies to all residents
and guests.
7. All residents are subject to random drug tests and
breathalyzer tests.
8. Any resident that is found under the influence, fails a drug
test or refuses to submit to a drug test will be required to take
their belongings and leave immediately. This will forfeit their
sobriety deposit. All belongings must be removed within 24
hours or they will be disposed of by the house manager and
your security deposit will be forfeited as well.
9. All residents must attend at least five 12 step meetings a week.
10. All residents must obtain a sponsor.
11. All residents must attend one house meeting a week to be
determined by the house manager and listed on the board.
12. All residents who are going to be gone from the house
must sign out on the resident sign out sheet and list their
destination (log must be completely filled out)
13. Curfew is 11pm on weekdays and 12pm on weekends.
Guests must leave three (3) hours before curfew and must
obey the house rules.
14. Stealing, threatening, fighting or any violent act will
not be tolerated for any reason regardless of the
circumstance.
15. All guests must sign in on the Guest Log. Guests are
allowed in common areas only.
16. No smoking allowed anywhere in the building, if
smoking outside you must properly dispose of all cigarette
butts.
17. All residents must complete their chores as designated by
the house manager daily before leaving the house.
18. All residents must clean up after themselves including pots,
pans, plates, silverware, and appliances when finished using
the kitchen. This includes washing, drying and put items back
in there proper place.
19. No personal items are allowed in the common areas.
20. No sleeping allowed anywhere other then the assigned room.
21. Rooms are to be kept neat at all times. Weekly as well as
random inspections will be made by the house manager.
22. No pets are allowed in the building.
23. All issues discussed in the house at any time MUST remain
in the house.
24. Residents shall be respectful and supportive of one
another. Everyone will cooperate in the democratic running
and management of the household and in the performance of
daily household chores.
25. There is no tolerance for loud or discourteous behavior
towards anyone on the premises. Disagreements will be
mediated by the house manager if necessary.
26. No residents are allowed to borrow money from any o
ther residents and/or the house manager or owner.
27. A $5.00 weekly fee is required for acquiring common
items for house cleaning, etc.
28. To ensure your participation the following minimal fees
will be charged and collected for non-performance of rules:
· $5.00 for no call/no show to a weekly meeting.
· $5.00 for not cleaning up after yourself.
· $5.00 for not doing your assigned weekly assignments.
29. The house manager shall have the right to enter the room
at any time for the purpose of examining the same or making
such repairs or alterations as may be deemed necessary for
the safety and preservation thereof.
30. All residents must be employed. If unemployed residents
are required to actively look for employment and complete a
job search form weekly until employment is obtained.
31. Any and all medical conditions must be brought to the
attention of the house owner and manager upon entering the
house.
32. All residents are responsible for the safety and
administration of any medication they may have.
33. No sexual relations between any residents in the house
including the owner and/or manager.
34. After 30 days of residency and upon approval by William
Crandall one (1) overnight pass may be granted. After that,
an overnight pass may be granted every two weeks. Passes
may be saved and used together. Only 2 nights in a row away
from the house will be allowed, unless there is a special
circumstance that is warranted. A request for an overnight
pass must be completed and the destination of the overnight
stay must be approved.
35. All residents operating a motor vehicle must personally
have ownership and show evidence of valid registration,
insurance and license.
36. Any residents who have any issues with any other resident
or house manager may complete a Complaint/ Grievance Form
and submit it to either the house manager or house owner. It
will then be addressed.
37. No lending or borrowing. This includes money, food, cigarettes.
38. In the case of an emergency, call 911 first then notify
the house manager.
39. I understand that the house rules may change without
notice based on the safety and needs of the house and residents;
I also understand that failure to follow the rules may result in
loss of residence in this house.
I understand that New Horizon Living Center is a Sober
Recovering House. It is for men coming out of programs that
are looking for a structured, organized, supportive life.
The undersigned agrees that if any default were made in the
performance of any other agreement herein contained, the
house owners may re-enter and take possession of the room
as provided by the laws of the State of Connecticut upon
termination of this agreement, the resident will be liable for
any payments due, or any damages suffered by the house
owners by reason of the resident’s failure to comply with
their obligations pursuant to this agreement.
In order to secure faithful performance of the obligations
pursuant to this agreement, the house owners shall have a
statutory lien on the personal property of the resident in
accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 49-68. Should
you leave or relapse you will have twenty four (24) to remove
your personal belongings or the owners may dispose of them.
I have read and understand the house rules and if
accepted into the house I Agree to follow all the house rules.
Print Name_______________________ Date_________
Sign Name_______________________
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