examples of roommate agreements

Residential Co-Tenancy and House Rules Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed fields with the specific information relevant to your living arrangement.
• Review each clause with all roommates to ensure mutual agreement; strike through or modify any sections that do not apply to your household.
• Once finalized, all parties must sign and date the document, and each roommate should retain a copy for their personal records.

Parties and Premises

This Agreement is made on [Date] by and between the following individuals (the "Roommates"):

1. [Full Legal Name]
2. [Full Legal Name]
3. [Full Legal Name]

The parties agree to reside at the premises located at: [Full Street Address, Unit Number, City, State, Zip Code] (the "Premises").

Operative Terms

1. Term of Agreement: This agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue until [End Date] or until the lease agreement for the Premises is terminated, whichever occurs first.

2. Rent and Security Deposit:

   • Total monthly rent for the Premises is $[Amount].
   • Roommate 1 shall pay $[Amount] per month.
   • Roommate 2 shall pay $[Amount] per month.
   • Roommate 3 shall pay $[Amount] per month.
   • Rent is due on the [Day] of each month.
   • The total security deposit of $[Amount] was paid to the Landlord, with individual contributions as follows: [List individual contributions].

3. Utilities and Expenses:

   • Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, and [Other Utilities] shall be divided [ ] equally / [ ] based on the following percentages: [Percentage breakdown].
   • Payment responsibility for utility accounts: [Name of Roommate] shall be responsible for ensuring [Utility Name] is paid on time.

4. Household Chores and Maintenance:

   • The parties agree to maintain the cleanliness of common areas. A rotating chore schedule is [ ] attached hereto / [ ] established as follows: [Describe frequency and division of tasks].
   • Major repairs or maintenance requests must be communicated to the Landlord via [Method of Communication] within [Number] hours of discovery.

5. Guests and Quiet Hours:

   • Overnight guests are permitted for a maximum of [Number] nights per month.
   • Quiet hours are observed between [Start Time] and [End Time].
   • Any guest staying longer than [Number] consecutive nights requires the unanimous consent of all Roommates.

6. Conflict Resolution: In the event of a dispute regarding the terms of this agreement, the Roommates agree to attempt mediation before seeking legal intervention.

7. Termination and Moving Out: Any Roommate wishing to vacate the Premises prior to the end of the lease term must provide at least [Number] days' written notice to the other Roommates and the Landlord, and is responsible for finding a suitable replacement tenant approved by the remaining Roommates.

Signature and Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth above.

Roommate 1 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: Co-Tenant Date: [Date]

Roommate 2 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: Co-Tenant Date: [Date]

Roommate 3 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: Co-Tenant Date: [Date]

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute legal advice. Laws regarding co-tenancy, security deposits, and evictions vary by state and municipality. Please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure this agreement complies with local housing regulations.