Fines and costs for violations of the Membership Rules

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We value our community and strive to create a positive living experience for everyone. To help maintain this environment, violations of PadSplit's Membership Rules may result in financial consequences.

Your Host may assess charges for damages incurred
Members are responsible for costs related to damages, failed payments, excessive utility usage, and towing

If damage occurs in the home and no specific Member is identified as responsible, charges may be distributed among all house Members. Members have the right to submit a dispute if they believe charges are incorrect.

Please be aware that some rule violations may:

Incur both fines and damage charges

Be considered a safety issue, leading to additional consequences including possible termination of Membership

For your reference, below is a list of potential fines and damage-related costs:

VIOLATION TYPEVIOLATION
COSTS FOR DAMAGES 
FINE AMOUNTConductHouse CleanlinessRemediation cost multiplied by 1.15% if cleanliness issue leads to a pest problem$25ConductKeeping an unapproved petAny property damage (i.e urination on a rug) multiplied by 1.15%$50ConductCooking in Bedroom $50GuestsGuest on property $50SafetySharing entry codes with other persons $100 OtherRemoval/Damage to Furniture or FixturesAny replacement/repair costs (i.e replacing chair) multiplied by 1.15%$25 per itemOtherTampering with Cameras/adding cameras to common areasAny repair/replacement costs multiplied by 1.15%$50OtherTampering with ModemAny repair/replacement costs multiplied by 1.15%$50OtherToilet/Drain Damage (e.g. flushing inappropriate items down toilet)Any repair/replacement costs multiplied by 1.15%$25OtherDisputed Payment, Failed Payments from Bank Accounts or Refunded ACH Payments $20 fee automatically applied; multiple disputes may result in Membership terminationOtherBringing outside furniture into the home $25OtherTrash violation (overfilled, bins left at curb, etc.) $25OtherOperating a business from within home $25OtherTransferring to or using another room without permission $50SmokingSmokingAny property damage or smell remediation (i.e carpet cleaning) multiplied by 1.15%$25SmokingCandles/Incense/Open Flame $50SafetyReplacing, altering, or damaging locks $50SafetySpace heater $50UtilitiesUtilities AbuseAny utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill$25UtilitiesLeaving Exterior Doors or Windows Open $25UtilitiesLeaving oven open or using it to heat the homeAny utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill$100VehiclesParking ViolationAbandoned vehicles or vehicles blocking access may be towed at the Member's expense$25VehiclesMore than one vehicle at propertyExtra vehicles may be towed at the Member's expense$25VehiclesUnregistered vehicle at property or vehicle brought to property when no spots are availableUnregistered vehicles may be towed at the Member's expense$25VehiclesBlocking other cars, mailboxes, or trash binsAbandoned vehicles or vehicles blocking access may be towed at the Member's expense$25VehiclesParking on the grass or yardVehicles not removed from grass may be towed at the Member's expense$25VehiclesDoing repair work on vehicle $25

VIOLATION TYPE	VIOLATION	COSTS FOR DAMAGES	FINE AMOUNT
Conduct	House Cleanliness	Remediation cost multiplied by 1.15% if cleanliness issue leads to a pest problem	$25
Conduct	Keeping an unapproved pet	Any property damage (i.e urination on a rug) multiplied by 1.15%	$50
Conduct	Cooking in Bedroom		$50
Guests	Guest on property		$50
Safety	Sharing entry codes with other persons		$100
Other	Removal/Damage to Furniture or Fixtures	Any replacement/repair costs (i.e replacing chair) multiplied by 1.15%	$25 per item
Other	Tampering with Cameras/adding cameras to common areas	Any repair/replacement costs multiplied by 1.15%	$50
Other	Tampering with Modem	Any repair/replacement costs multiplied by 1.15%	$50
Other	Toilet/Drain Damage (e.g. flushing inappropriate items down toilet)	Any repair/replacement costs multiplied by 1.15%	$25
Other	Disputed Payment, Failed Payments from Bank Accounts or Refunded ACH Payments		$20 fee automatically applied; multiple disputes may result in Membership termination
Other	Bringing outside furniture into the home		$25
Other	Trash violation (overfilled, bins left at curb, etc.)		$25
Other	Operating a business from within home		$25
Other	Transferring to or using another room without permission		$50
Smoking	Smoking	Any property damage or smell remediation (i.e carpet cleaning) multiplied by 1.15%	$25
Smoking	Candles/Incense/Open Flame		$50
Safety	Replacing, altering, or damaging locks		$50
Safety	Space heater		$50
Utilities	Utilities Abuse	Any utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill	$25
Utilities	Leaving Exterior Doors or Windows Open		$25
Utilities	Leaving oven open or using it to heat the home	Any utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill	$100
Vehicles	Parking Violation	Abandoned vehicles or vehicles blocking access may be towed at the Member's expense	$25
Vehicles	More than one vehicle at property	Extra vehicles may be towed at the Member's expense	$25
Vehicles	Unregistered vehicle at property or vehicle brought to property when no spots are available	Unregistered vehicles may be towed at the Member's expense	$25
Vehicles	Blocking other cars, mailboxes, or trash bins	Abandoned vehicles or vehicles blocking access may be towed at the Member's expense	$25
Vehicles	Parking on the grass or yard	Vehicles not removed from grass may be towed at the Member's expense	$25
Vehicles	Doing repair work on vehicle		$25