House Rules ideas for a long-term houseguest?

I so wish I had asked the peas for a list before my niece and her daughter moved into my house!

She has moved out now, and never said a word of thanks. I am being honest when I say our relationship will never be the same as it was. I am still having issues from her being here. But on the other hand, I am so loving my peace and quiet now!

A few things that I ran into with her, well besides her whole attitude of what is yours is mine could have been helpful if I had written them down and had her sign it. Although with her arrogance. I doubt she would have respected written rules any more than verbal rules.

Set a rule as to who will pay for something she breaks.

Check the sink drain to make sure there is nothing in it that will be damaged or will break the disposal itself. I lost 3 spoons, a really good knife, and a $20 stainless steel mesh scrubber for my cast iron.

Do not use an electric appliance without asking how it should be used first.

Discuss the thermometer in the house and who is allowed to change it.

Rules regarding use of washer and dryer. ( What to do if you find clothing in the washer when you go to use it. Same for dryer. Remove lint from dryer trap so it is clean and ready for the next person. Also, if your daughter smeared poop all over the sheets and herself, DO NOT put them in the washing machine without removing the 'chunky' bits first.

Discuss who buys food. And if you use an entire container of something that was mine, replace it with the same size and brand, not something from the 99 Cent store. I bought the olive oil mayo because I like it. A jar of Gonzales's Mayo is not an equal substitute. If you cannot afford to replace it, don't use it in the first place.

Discuss drugs and smoking and what is allowable in your home.

Kèys to your house are not to be.copied and given to a friend who needs to pick up something.

Set off limit areas and items so there is no question about whether or not they think borrowing something was no big deal.

I could go on and on, but just remembering these things is making me stress out. I will say for me, I will never let family live with me again. I have not had any issue with my boarder, and I never gave him a list or rules. He is a very clean, polite man and I didn't have to. Admittedly. I already knew his habits because he lived across the street from me for four years

Good luck, Sharla.

do not for any reason touch the diet pepsi (this could= death in this house)