Fines and costs for violations of the Membership Rules
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 TYPE | VIOLATION | BILLBACK FOR DAMAGES | FINE AMOUNT |
Conduct | House Cleanliness | Remediation cost plus 15% markup* if cleanliness issue leads to a pest problem | $25 |
Conduct | Keeping an unapproved pet | Any property damage (i.e urination on a rug) plus 15% markup* | $50 |
Conduct | Cooking in Bedroom | $50 | |
Guests | Guest on property | $50 | |
Excessive Noise | Quiet time violation/loud music | $25 | |
Key | Lost key | $30 | |
Safety | Sharing entry codes with other persons | $100 | |
Other | Removal/Damage to Furniture or Fixtures | Any replacement/repair costs (i.e replacing chair) plus 15% markup* | $25 per item |
Other | Tampering with Cameras/adding cameras to common areas | Any repair/replacement costs plus 15% markup* | $50 |
Other | Tampering with Modem | Any repair/replacement costs plus 15% markup* | $50 |
Other | Toilet/Drain Damage (e.g. flushing inappropriate items down toilet) | Any repair/replacement costs plus 15% markup* | $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) plus 15% markup* | $25 |
Smoking | Candles/Incense/Open Flame | $50 | |
Safety | Replacing, altering, or damaging locks | Any repair or replacement cost plus 15% markup* | $50 |
Safety | Space heater | $50 | |
Safety | Tampering with Smoke Alarm | Any repair or replacement cost plus 15% markup* | $50 |
Utilities | Utilities Abuse | Any utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill | $25 |
Utilities | Leaving Exterior Doors or Windows Open | Any utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill | $25 |
Utilities | Leaving oven open or using it to heat the home | Any utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill | $100 |
Utilities | Tampering with the thermostat | Any utilities overage greater than 15% of a normal bill | $25 |
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 |
*15% markup must be requested by Host at time of billback