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Having a homestay experience is good where you enjoy and explore different things and traditions but you also need to keep this thing in your mind that you get to stay in someone’s else’s property which is of course not a hotel. And this is the time where you need to obey and follow some rules and regulations so that no one gets hurt and upset. In this article, we will ponder on some of those rules and how you can sustain to them.
What are the Homestay Rules of the House?
Before we get into deeper, we must, at first, be cleared as what exactly are the homestay rules. How can we understand and obey them? In this section, we will focus and get to know them into fine details.
Homestay rules of the house are the general rules and criteria which you must follow if you are staying in any of the homestay. We will focus on the homestay rules in different categories so stay tuned.
1. General rules- from having a common check in time of around 12:00Am and check out time of around 11: 00Am, you must comply to this rule. Other than this, clarify the payment method, refund policies and cancellation fee. You must specify the total number of guests and if pets are coming or not.
2. Household rules- keeping and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the place is the foremost thing. After that, you much clarify the kitchen usage and laundry details. Many homestays have the shared rules arrangements of balcony, living room along with other things and hence, you must discuss it with the owner if you are okay with this or not.
3. Safety and security- other than the owner of the homestay, it is your duty and responsibility as well to clarify the handling, procedure and usage of fire safety, first aid kit and locks and keys. For emergency situations, you must provide some additional contact information as well.
4. Respect and etiquettes– as you are in someone’s elsa’s property, it is your core duty to respect not only the owner but the property as well. You must keep your behaviour and noise in the moderate level and ensure that not only the owner but any other guest get hurt by you.
5. Additional information- other than the basic details which are clarified above, you must also ensure the meal timings, Wi-Fi and parking availability along with the local rules as well.
What are the Consequences of Breaking the Homestay Rules of the House?
This section is added for your emergency situation, if by chance, you are unable to follow the homestay rules of the house and create a negative scenario. We will, discuss the consequences in this section so that you can save yourself before the time.
1. Mild consequences- in this type of light issues, you can expect the cold warning from the owner or the host. Other than this, a written email and/ or warning and some additional charges to rectify the issue or damage can also be required.
2. Severe consequences- in the severe cases, you can be asked to leave and/or terminate the homestay as soon as possible. Forfeiture of the deposit or the payment can also be done. It is important to let the owner know about you in detail prior your stay. Any unwanted nuances can lead to bigger problems.
The Final Conclusion!
To obey and follow the homestay rules and regulations, it is a must to consider the homestay as your own place. Clarify all the details before your first day in the homestay room to not get any confusion and queries.
