The document outlines twelve strict rules for residents of Victoria House, emphasizing the prohibition of alcohol, drugs, and weapons, along with expectations for cleanliness and respect among residents. Residents must engage in a recovery program, maintain their living spaces, and adhere to a rent payment schedule. Violations of these rules, including theft and violence, will result in severe consequences such as eviction.

1. VICTORIA HOUSE<br />“THE TWELVE RULES”<br />1. No ALCOHOL or ILLICIT-DRUG related usage, possession, purchases or transactions inside or outside of Victoria House Premises. Non-adherence WILL RESULT IN EVICTION AND LEGAL ACTION.<br />2. No WEAPONS are to enter the house. This includes guns, knives, souvenir weapons or any other objects considered offensive/defensive paraphernalia by Management.<br />3. Residents are expected to be working the AA/NA 12-Step Program of Recovery. Other programs of recovery must be cleared by Management if they are intended to be used instead.<br />4. No Smoking ANYWHERE in the House EXCEPT for the designated Smoking Areas.<br />5. No tampering with or removal of any House smoke detector/s. DO NOT TEST THIS RULE.<br />6. House members are to keep their own rooms in good order. This includes; <br />- Your Laundry, Chores, Rubbish, Food Bits/Scraps, Dishes REGULARLY.<br />- Washing bed linens and pillow cases at least ONCE per month.<br />- THREE (3) Hours Of Designated AS NEEDED HOUSE/YARD WORK PER WEEK.<br />7. House members are expected to keep all common areas neat and tidy and to PROMPTLY clean up after cooking, eating, social gatherings or accidents. DON’T LEAVE MESSES FOR OTHERS!<br />8. The Second or Residential Floor is for HOUSE RESIDENTS ONLY! Access to the Resident Floor by ANYONE except CURRENT Residents MUST get OK’D by Management.<br />9. No Entry into Other Residents Rooms WITHOUT their Express Consent. This includes Basement Maintenance R-#5, your best friend’s room and Managers Office/Personal quarters.<br />10. Rent Must be PAID, on-time, the date given each week/month at entry. SAVE the EXCUSES.<br />11. Theft, violence, abuse (Mental, Emotional, and Physical), Property Damage and/or Misuse of Resources will not be tolerated. Violations will be dealt with severely.<br />12. All Residents are to treat all Person/s, Entities or Possible Person/s with Dignity & Respect.<br />We are not Communists, Actually Can’t Stand the Red Bastards, BUT; <br />We Do Have to TRY to Get Along and GROW So PLEASE:<br />~ USE COMMON SENSE ~ <br />