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Formed: 2006 Established: 2006
MadHouse
Hyattsville, Maryland,
United States
(20781)
 We are looking for someone for a house of friends who make their relationships in the house a focus of their time and attention. There are currently 4 people (1 man, 3 women; diverse racial backgrounds, mid 20s to late 30s). We welcome housemates of any ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and age.
Available: second floor room with two windows and lots of storage. Shared common spaces. $600/month + $300 security deposit + $20-$80/mo toward splitting cost of common food + 2-3 hours a week in shared cleaning/cooking, etc. Includes: utilities, high speed DSL, unlimited long-distance phone, and eco-friendly household products—toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.
The house:
Built in 1930: 2 stories plus basement, brick exterior, hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, warm neighbors
Safe space for people sensitized to chemicals (more information available)
2.5 bathrooms; well-equipped kitchen; living room, dining room, rec room, laundry room
Old trees, peaceful surroundings; screened-in porch; front and backyard with space for gardening
Storage space available in attic
No cable (by choice)
The location: Hyattsville, MD 20781
1 mile walk to green line PG Plaza METRO station. 2 blocks to Metro Bus. Easy access to DC. Possible to car-share.
We:
• Keep the house a pleasant, clean, safe, and inviting place to live, and share household responsibilities
• Enjoy hanging out w/ housemates, shared activities and occasional house meals (these need to be vegetarian)
• Make ourselves available for biweekly house meetings
• Don’t smoke or use drugs (drinking at our house is uncommon)
• Make sustainable choices: compost, recycle, and use the clothesline (we do have a dryer for convenience)
• Keep the home free of synthetic fragrances (found in many shampoos, moisturizers, etc.)
Our house is pretty quiet beginning at 10 PM.
Quiet pets live in the house.
Respectful guests and family are always welcome. Occasionally, a bunch of activist friends crash out on the living room floor.
Contact: Rachel
rachelavery@live.com
 
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Last Updated:8/9/2008
 
Visitors Not Accepted
Population
Adult Members:
5
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
40% M 60% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
40% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Land Owned By:
An absentee landlord
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
 
 


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