Good Neighbor guidelines

Most problems with home-based hosting start with a neighbor complaint about noise, parking, or crowds. These nine habits keep hosting welcome on your street.

1. 1

   Give neighbors a heads-up (optional)

   Some hosts tell their immediate neighbors before the first booking so any concerns come to them directly. It's a suggestion, not a requirement.

2. 2

   Know your local rules

   Check your HOA rules, City of Las Vegas and Clark County noise ordinances, and any rules about hosting paying guests at a residential address. Hopscotch can't verify this for you, so please look into it before you list.

3. 3

   Set a guest cap that fits your street

   Choose a limit that suits your property and neighborhood, not just what the yard can physically hold.

4. 4

   Keep noise reasonable

   No amplified music past a cutoff you set, and be mindful of when neighbors are most likely to be home, such as evenings and weekends.

5. 5

   Manage parking

   Tell guests exactly where to park in your house rules, and never block a neighbor's driveway or overflow onto a street that can't handle it.

6. 6

   No overnight stays, ever

   Hopscotch bookings are hourly. Overnight use is what triggers the strictest rules in most cities.

7. 7

   Keep the space and street tidy between bookings

   A recurring mess is what turns one complaint into a pattern.

8. 8

   Answer the phone

   If a neighbor or the city raises a concern, respond promptly. A quick response usually stops a complaint from escalating.

9. 9

   Stay present for every booking

   A parent stays on-site with their children for every booking. As the host, being nearby and reachable is part of what makes Hopscotch feel safe.