House Rules Template

Clear, firm, and guest-friendly house rules ready to customize for your listing, check-in guide, or house manual.

34 rule sections · 12 optional add-on blocks · 6 platform versions · Friendly and firm wording

$27

Most hosts either copy rules from another listing or wait until a complaint forces them to write something. Neither approach protects you or your property.

This template gives you a complete set of professionally written house rules you can customize in an hour and use across every platform you list on. It covers everything from occupancy limits and quiet hours to condo-specific rules, pet policies, parking, and checkout — with friendly and firm wording options for every rule.

What’s included

Everything in this template

Ready to customize for your property — editable DOCX and PDF included

34 rule sections — occupancy, check-in/out, quiet hours, smoking, pets, visitors, parking, building rules, amenities, WiFi, trash, cleanliness, safety, damages, emergencies, and more

12 optional add-on blocks — condos, pool, pet-friendly, no-pets, no-smoking, long-stay, remote work, children safety, smart lock, noise monitoring, direct booking deposit, and parking rules

Friendly and firm wording options for every rule

Version A and Version B for smoking, pet, and parking rules — pick what applies, delete the other

Short listing version — copy-paste ready for platform listing fields

Full guest-facing version — for check-in guides, welcome books, and house manuals

Platform-adaptable versions for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Expedia, and Trip.com

House rules writing guide with weak vs. better wording examples

Rule violation response guide — 6-step process for handling issues professionally

8 guest reminder messages — pre-arrival, quiet hours, smoking, visitors, checkout, building rules, extra guests, and pets

25-item final customization checklist

Editable DOCX + PDF — customize in Google Docs or Microsoft Word

Who this is for

Built for hosts at every stage

Works for any property type and any major booking platform

New hosts who need professional house rules before their first guest arrives

Experienced hosts cleaning up weak or inconsistent rules

Condo, apartment, villa, guesthouse, and homestay hosts

Hosts listing on any major short-term rental platform globally