To protect your property, you need a document that is firm but professional. In the “Airbnb era,” vague rules are hard to enforce; 2026 standards require clear links to local laws and financial consequences.
Below is a template specifically designed for the Australian market. It integrates the NSW STRA Code of Conduct principles (which are best-practice nationally) and specific “anti-schoolie” protections.
🇦🇺 Guest Code of Conduct & House Rules
Property Name: [Insert Property Name]
Host Contact: [Insert Mobile Number]
We are thrilled to have you stay! To ensure you have a great experience and we maintain our good standing with our neighbours, please adhere to the following rules. These rules are a condition of your booking under [LGA Name] Council regulations and the State Code of Conduct.
1. No Parties or Events
Zero Tolerance: Parties, “gatherings,” and events are strictly prohibited.
Schoolies Policy: We do not accept bookings for “Schoolies” or large groups of leavers. The primary guest must be 21+ (or 25+ depending on your preference) and stay at the property for the duration.
Consequence: Any identified party will result in immediate eviction by security/police with no refund and forfeiture of the security bond.
2. Noise & Neighbours
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Noise must not be audible from outside the property boundaries during these times.
Balcony/Outdoor Areas: Please move inside after 10:00 PM. No shouting or “skylarking” from balconies (this is a major safety and nuisance trigger).
The “Two-Strike” Law: Under Australian law (e.g., NSW/VIC reforms), two serious noise complaints can result in the host being banned from renting. We take this very seriously.
3. Maximum Occupancy & Visitors
Registered Guests only: Only the [Number] guests listed on the booking are permitted to stay overnight.
Visitor Curfew: Any visitors must depart by 10:00 PM. A maximum of [Number, usually 2-4] visitors is allowed at any one time.
Security: We use [e.g., Ring Doorbell / NoiseAware] to monitor external activity and noise decibels.
4. Safety & Property Care
No Glass: Strictly no glass bottles or glassware in the pool/spa or balcony areas.
Fire Safety: Do not tamper with smoke alarms. Fire call-out fees (approx. $1,600+ for false alarms in QLD/NSW) will be charged directly to the guest.
Smoking/Vaping: This is a 100% smoke-free and vape-free home. A $350 deep-cleaning fee applies if evidence of smoking is found indoors.
5. Rubbish & Parking
Rubbish: All waste must be placed in the [Red/Yellow] bins located at [Location]. Please do not leave rubbish bags in common hallways or driveways.
Parking: Please park only in the designated spot [Spot Number]. Parking on nature strips or blocking neighbour driveways will result in local council fines.
Failure to Comply
Breaches of these rules may result in:
Written Warning: For minor first-time noise issues.
Immediate Eviction: For parties, illegal activity, or threatening behaviour.
Financial Penalties: Deductions from the security bond for damages, extra cleaning, or council/strata fines.
