Sample Transitional Living Facility Sample Good Neighbor Policy

[Insert Recovery Residence Name]

Good Neighbor Policy

(To Be Posted in Common Area and Discussed During Resident Orientation)

As a resident of the [enter residence name], it is important to you that your housemates respect your privacy, personal space, and belongings. It is also essential for you to show the same consideration and respect for them. The same consideration and respect are to be shown to our neighbors. The Good Neighbor Policy is to be practiced by all current and past residents:

The following guidelines will help you to live in harmony with the residence’s neighbors while demonstrating positive recovery behaviors:

• Be respectful of others such that shouting and loud noises/music are not disruptive to others.
• Speaking in ways that affirm dignity and respect for others No profanity or inappropriate language.
• 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM is considered quiet time in and around our recovery residence.
• Smoking is permitted in designated areas only, and disposal of cigarettes only in appropriate containers.
• Respect for the house’s physical structure and the outside grounds by reporting any maintenance issues, picking up litter and disposing of garbage and cigarette butts in designated receptacles.
• Demonstrate good citizenship by helping neighbors and the neighborhood by picking up litter and other debris.    Do not litter on or around our property, or neighboring properties (including streets and alley ways) with cigarette butts or other debris.
• Greet and introduce yourself to your neighbors as appropriate.
• Keep yard and porches clear and free of clutter and trash.
• Keep yards well maintained regularly and have sidewalks and walkways clear and clean.

Parking Guidelines and Responsibilities

(Recovery House name) has identified parking for resident cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and scooter to include: ______________________________________________If these spaces are not available then parking will be assigned by the owner/operator/designee. All vehicles will be parked legally. This includes parking in the driveway and on streets adjacent to the property where parking is permitted. If additional parking space is necessary, it will be in compliance with town/city ordinances and not intrusive to neighbors; don’t crowd neighbors who already have multiple parked cars, don’t park nonoperational vehicles in the neighborhood; and avoid parking in any grassy areas. If you have vehicles other than your personal vehicle (such as a boat, camper, etc.), please plan for it to be stored elsewhere while you live at the recovery residence.

IF A NEIGHBOR COMPLAINS TO YOU, AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO A PERSON IN CHARGE, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTACT INFORMATION:

NAME OF PERSON IN CHARGE: ______________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________________

**Disclaimer:** The following content was written by the Fletcher Group (https://www.fletchergroup.org) and is provided for example purposes only. For technical assistance and training tailored to recovery homes, we encourage you to reach out to the Fletcher Group directly. We are grateful for their expertise and appreciate the opportunity to share these valuable templates with our audience.

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