Defineatly read the contract between you and the school to see what your chapter can and can't do to the property. A lot of the new contracts school sign has policies doing stuff to the exterior, and interior. They may want you to fit into a certain architecture style. (My school is huge on it, even though all the greek houses are just immitations of the actual architecture.)
As for rules, designate an officer (president or house manager) to be the one who approves the changes to the room. Also, give out a small grant if the occupants improve the room and use it as a reimbustment. We have a $50 grant every year to replace carpet or paint the rooms.
Generally, you want to have some sort of cleaning schedule. It just has to depend on the type of people you have in your chapters. Work with your brother/sisters and get a good rhythm going.
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