Creating a harmonious and respectful living environment is essential for the well-being and satisfaction of all residents in our co-living community. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we have established the following house rules:
1. Respect for Others (Noise, quiet time and civility)
– Treat fellow residents and staff with courtesy, kindness, and respect at all times. Please do not raise your voice, scold or berate anyone in the community (even if you feel they have been inconsiderate). Inform your HYPER-HOST.
– Be mindful of noise levels, keep your foot step light and voice low at all time, especially during the Quiet Hours between 10pm to 8.30am, to maintain a peaceful environment for all residents.
– Do not use washing machine, dryer or any loud appliances during Quiet Hour (unless your employment contract requires you have shift work and this form 95% of your income). Washing machine and dryer should start no later than 8pm daily. Start your machine early so that it ends before the start of the Quiet Hours.
– For guest(s) who has shift work and have to do some light cooking or unpacking of items from bags or luggages, please keep the volume and noise low.
– For guest(s) who has shift work and want to wash clothes, please consider setting the washer/ dryer (with a pre-set timer (a feature on most machine) to start the machines later or seek the help of your housemates to help start the machines during non-Quiet Hour. You may use the machine normally if the machines are out of the main household (e.g., garden, walkway lobby)
– Use low volume and headphones at all times (e.g. video conference, streaming videos, watch TV and music)
– Be properly dressed at all times. Properly dressed means wearing a shirt and a pair of shorts/ pants. Do not appear in bathrobe or bath towel for the comfort of other residents.
– Residents may work night shift and sleep/ rest during the day. Help them out by keeping noise level down.
2. Cleanliness, Hygiene, Pest and Beg bugs
– Keep your living space, including your bedroom and shared areas, clean and tidy at all times.
– Air your room to keep moisture low (to prevent mold/ mould from growing in your room). Use the “dry mode” (where available) in your aircon unit for 1 hour a day to keep your room dry.
– Remove dusty, wet items (clothes, socks, shower accessories) in the room to prevent build up of moisture and damp in the room.
– Keep all your personal belongings DRY.
– Keep food only in the kitchen to prevent pest (ants, houseflies and cockroaches) breeding in your room.
-All travel materials should be cleaned and inspected for pest such as beg bugs. Residents who may
un-intentionally transport beg bugs or pest will have to pay for pest treatment in the property.
– Dispose of trash properly (by 10pm daily) and adhere to recycling guidelines provided by the management.
– Allow our cleaners or operator to clean your room at least ONCE a month
– Allow our cleaners or operator to inspect your room for pest, hygiene or odor/odour at least once a month (when necessary)
3. Shared Spaces
– Respect shared spaces such as the kitchen, living room, and bathrooms by keeping them clean and organized.
– Allow other residents to use common amenities/ appliances such as iron, washing machine, dryer, toilets, vacuum cleaner and mop. Keep your usage brief.
– Remove your clothes from washing machine and dryer immediately after use. Set a timer or alarm on your watch, handphone or write a note to yourself or others to remind yourself to remove clothes. Leave a laundry basket so that other residents may remove your clothes for you if they need to use the washing machine/ dryer.
– Room-in-use system – Use the colored (blue, red green, yellow or black) magnetic number sticker at all times to inform others that you are using the washing machine and dryer so that your housemates can help you transfer your clothes out and they can use the machines.
– Check and remove any lint (in the lint collector) or debris from your washing/ drying load immediately after each session.
– Be considerate of others when using shared facilities and appliances and clean up after yourself promptly.
– Keep all bath towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other personal toiletries/hygiene items in your own room.
– Respect the privacy of all residents. The use of videos, photos and audio recording to capture any resident’s activities is not allowed.
4. In-house security camera system, sensors (if any) and internet connected devices (WIFI)
– Do not remove any part of the system (e.g. memory cards, disk, cables etc).
– Do not move, reposition, modify, add, remove, amend, insert, disrupt, power down, cover the system.
– Do not access the system physically or digitally at all time.
– Do not turn off any cameras in the common areas (if applicable).
– Do not turn off or unplug any sensors in your room. Keep them turn on at all times.
5. Guests and Visitors
– For, safety, security and comfort of all residents, you must inform the management/ HYPER – Host and community (via messaging app) in the group chat in advance if you plan to have guests or visitors coming or staying overnight (subjected to availability).
– Ensure that your guests adhere to the house rules and respect the privacy and comfort of fellow residents.
– For the safety and comfort of all residents, guests should be accompanied at all times in the property.
– For the safety, security and comfort of all residents, guests should leave the property no later than 10pm. Inform your community and HYPER-HOST if your guest(s) stay beyond 10pm.
6. Security and Safety
– Keep doors and windows locked when leaving the premises or going to bed to maintain security.
– Report any maintenance issues, safety concerns, or suspicious activities to the management/HYPER – Host immediately.
7. Smoking, Vaping and Substance Use
– Smoking and Vaping is strictly prohibited inside the co-living premises, including individual rooms and common areas.
– Use of any illegal drugs or substances is strictly prohibited on the premises.
– In Singapore, smoking is legal for 21 years of age (with reference from your birth date) and carries a fine of up to S$300.
– Underage smokers can be reported by anyone to the authority if they are found using, buying, possessing tobacco products. They can be fined and friends, parents or guardians can be implicated.
8. Only Light Cooking is allowed
– Light cooking is the standard meal preparation expected for all residents in a co-living environment.
- Benefits
- Light cooking ensures that all residents have equal opportunity and adequate time to use the kitchen to prepare their food.
- Light cooking reduces food waste and clean up time.
- Light cooking reduces smell that may be disturbing to different residents.
- Light cooking reduces chance of allergy from cross-contamination from multiple ingredients usage.
– Light cooking means any meal preparation with ready-to-eat meal (RTE). This includes instant noodle or packed food from eateries. Light cooking includes methods such as boiling and steaming to cook the food.
– Dry heat cooking such as frying, deep frying, grilling, roasting, sauteing, baking etc are not allowed. for e.g., Frying rice, meat is not allowed. Steam an egg/ boil an egg instead of frying an egg.
– Any food preparation that involves more than 2 ingredients and requires cutting, peeling, dicing, deboning etc (except for fruits) are not considered light cooking.
– Any food preparation or food that naturally produce a smell prior, during or after cooking is not allowed. Durians, cheese or strong smelling spices are not allowed.
– Light cooking is allowed only in the kitchen, under the kitchen hood/ extractor. Turn on the kitchen hood to suck up any oily vapour to prevent residual natural oil from sticking to floors and walls. Open the windows (if there is no kitchen hood) at all times when you perform light cooking.
– Do not cook or warm up any food or drinks in the room.
9. Cleaning up, hygiene and trash disposal
– Clean up immediately after light cooking and dispose of trash immediately (to help reduce introducing and provide a source of food for common household pests).
– Clean up the microwave appliance, toasters and surrounding area immediately.
– Keep all food in air-tight container. Do not leave food exposed on the stove as pests are drawn to the smell of the food.
– Wash and dry all cutlery, pots, pans, plates, bowls and any utensils. Remove left over food/ organic debris in the sink by dumping them into a trashbag to be disposed as solid waste. Do not leave overnight.
– Do not dispose of any waste down the sink as this will lead to chokes and clogs.
– All trash shall be bagged and tied up before disposal to prevent pest such as rats, cockroaches, houseflies as part of National Environment Agency (NEA) guideline.
– All glass, broken glass and sharps (needle, lancet etc, blades, knife etc) shall be disposed safely to safeguard disposal staff from cuts. Consider using hard, puncture-resistant container (e.g., thick plastic bottle) and labelling them to inform staff handling the container.
– All personal hygiene items such as sanitary napkins and contraception shall be disposed properly in a bag and sealed.
10. Making changes to the decor and furniture placement
– Do not remove or re-position any decoratives, ornaments and any items in the property.
– If the items need to be moved temporarily, please place them back immediately.
– The decor is specially curated to create a conducive living environment.
11. Placement/ storage of your belongings
– All personal belongings should be stored in your own room. Please do not place anything in the walkway or “turf’ any part of the Premises/ property (kitchen top, table, walkway inside and outside the property)
– The cleaner and operator reserve the rights to dispose any items that are does not belong to the operator (e.g. laundry basket, bicycle etc)
– We reserve the right to remove the belonging by means of disposal or returning it to your room.
– If you have your own airfryer, rice cooker, boilers, jar, please keep them in your own storage immediately after use.
12. Usage of storage compartments (Cupboards, refrigerator)
– All compartments are labelled for your use. Please keep to your own compartments.
– You must keep your food in air-tight/ spill proof container for hygiene and pest proofing purpose.
– Sealed all opened packaging immediately after use.
– We reserve the right to dispose any food or items that do not conform to the above or pose a hygiene risk.
13. Trespassing
– Always seek permission to enter another resident’s room.
14. Community Engagement (optional)
– Tenant is welcome to participate in community events, activities, and meetings to foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
– Contribute positively to the community by volunteering, sharing skills, or organizing social gatherings.
15. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
– Abide by all local laws, regulations, and guidelines, including those related to noise, health, and safety.
– Any threatening, illegal activities or behavior that jeopardizes the well-being of residents will not be tolerated.
16. Communication
– Communicate openly and respectfully with fellow residents and management/HYPER – Host to address any concerns or conflicts promptly.
– Inform the management of any changes to your contact information or emergency contacts.
17. WhatsApp Community Communication
The Tenant agrees to join and remain in the designated WhatsApp open community chat for the duration of the tenancy. This group is used to facilitate communication, share important updates, and provide an accessible channel for emergency contact between the Company (Letting Agent/Landlord) and all Tenants.
Participation in this group is required to ensure:
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Timely dissemination of essential information (e.g., maintenance notices, safety updates).
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Efficient communication during emergencies or urgent matters.
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Community awareness and coordination among residents.
The Tenant agrees to remain contactable through this platform and to engage respectfully in any discussions therein. The Company commits to using this platform solely for tenancy-related communications.
- No discussion on religious, political, sale or ads-related, offensive, discriminatory or sexual topics as per Singapore regulations between Tenants and Tenants or with the Company.
- All communications are private and confidential to the participants within the group and shall not be shared publicly, whether intentionally or accidentally.
18. Compliance and Consequences
– Failure to comply with the house rules may result in warnings, fines, or eviction from the co-living premises, depending on the severity of the violation.
– The management reserves the right to enforce these rules to maintain the integrity and quality of the co-living community.
By residing in our co-living space, residents agree to abide by these house rules and contribute to a supportive and inclusive living environment. These rules are designed to promote mutual respect, cooperation, safety, enjoyment and a sense of community among all residents. Live in Singapore.city reserves the right to update or modify these house rules at any time without prior notice.
Residents can check for any changes to the rules monthly or inquire with the HYPER-Host.
Please contact us at [contact@liveinsingapore.city] if you have any questions or require further clarification regarding our house rules. These house rules were last updated on 11 June 2025.