Room for Rent

🌿 Private Bedroom – Historic Victorian Home in Long Beach
Welcome to Linden House, a beautifully preserved Victorian home just five blocks north of Downtown Long Beach. We’re offering a private bedroom on the 3rd floor, accessed by its own private staircase—perfect for someone seeking privacy within a respectful, community-focused home.

🛏️ Room Features

• Private bedroom on the 3rd floor with separate staircase entrance
• One window with natural light
• Shared bathroom with two other roommates (on the 3nd floor)
• House shared with 5 other considerate tenants
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🏠 House Amenities

• Historic Victorian-style home with porch and yard
• Large shared kitchen and spacious living room
• Washer and dryer available daily (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
• Driveway parking (first come, first served)
• Street parking available (except Tuesdays due to street sweeping)
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📍 Prime Location
• 5 blocks to Downtown Long Beach
• 1 mile to Alamitos Beach and Shoreline Village
• Close to restaurants, shops, cafes, and museums (LB Museum of Art, MOLAA)
• Walking distance to public transportation
• Easy access to 710 Fwy, PCH (Hwy 1), and Ocean Blvd
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💡 Lease Terms
• Utilities (electric, water, gas) are shared among tenants
• Security deposit: One month’s rent
• One-year lease (shorter term may be discussed with management)
• Renters Insurance is required (will be provided by management with details)
• Application fee: $50
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✅ Qualification Requirements

• Minimum FICO score: 600 (or with proof of past positive rent history)
• Net monthly income: At least 2.5× the rent (if student, with proof of fund)
• 3 months of income documentation (6 months if self-employed)
• No evictions or collections
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🚗 Driveway Rules
• First come, first served
• Tenants parking in driveway must leave keys in a front-door basket for access
• No guest parking in the driveway
• Street parking permitted (except Tuesdays)
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🧽 Cleaning Expectations
• Tenants share cleaning duties for common areas (assigned by use)
• Changes to cleaning assignments require group approval
• Tenants supply cleaning products for their areas
• If standards are not met, a house meeting will be called
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🍽️ Kitchen Etiquette
• Motto: “Leave it the way you found it”
• Wipe counters, wash dishes, sweep/mop when needed
• Take out trash when full—do not overfill or compress
• Kitchen supply expenses are shared equally; receipts provided
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📱 House Communication

• All tenants must stay active in the “Linden House Group Text” to receive updates and coordinate responsibilities

🎉 Guest & Noise Policy
• No loud parties; local noise laws must be respected
• Day guests allowed with prior notice via group text
• Night guests require unanimous tenant approval
• Overnight guests (more than one night) must be introduced and approved by all tenants
• Extended overnight stays (maximum 1 week) also require full tenant approval
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🏛️ Respect for Historic Property

• Do not damage or alter original redwood woodwork (no nails, tape, screws, etc.)
• Report all damage, especially to historic features, immediately
• Tenants responsible for damage may face removal from the house