Cohousing-L Mailing List: Common HOuse fees

[juliemazo (JMAZO]

As our common house nears completion we're trying to figure out protocols
for reserving space (guest rooms, et al) and fees for non-community use of
space.  Since I'm not a fan of reinventing wheels, I'd value learning from
the experience of other communities.  For example:

1.  Do members pay for use of guest rooms for their own personal guests?
If so, how much?
2.  Are guest rooms available for non-member guests?  If so, at what cost?
3.  Do you allow outside groups to rent space ( e.g., dining room, kitchen,
meeting room)?  If so, how do you charge?
4.  Is there a charge when members reserve common house space for a private
purpose?  If so, do you make a distinction between a member hosting a
private party, for example, and a member teaching a course for which a fee
is paid?

Please feel free to answer other related questions I should be asking but
haven't thought about.  Thank you very much.

In community, Julie Mazo, Pathways, Northampton MA