how to make a roommate agreement

Residential Roommate Shared Living Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed fields with the accurate legal names, dates, and financial figures agreed upon by all parties.
• Print one copy for each roommate to sign; ensure every person residing in the unit signs and retains an original copy.
• Keep this document in a secure location alongside your master lease agreement to serve as a reference for conflict resolution.

Parties and Definitions

This Agreement is made on [Date: Month, Day, Year] between: Roommate 1: [Full Legal Name] Roommate 2: [Full Legal Name] Roommate 3: [Full Legal Name] (if applicable)

The "Premises" refers to the property located at: [Full Street Address, Unit Number, City, State, Zip Code].

Operative Terms

1. Term of Agreement: This agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until the termination of the master lease or until a new agreement is signed by all parties.

2. Rent Obligations: The total monthly rent for the Premises is $[__________]. Each roommate agrees to pay the following individual portion:

   • Payments shall be made to [Landlord/Lead Tenant Name] by the [Day] of each month.

3. Security Deposit: The total security deposit paid to the landlord is $[__________]. Each roommate has contributed the following amount toward the deposit:

   • Refunds of the deposit upon move-out shall be distributed based on these individual contributions, less any damages attributable to a specific party.

4. Utilities and Expenses: The following utilities shall be split [ ] Equally / [ ] Pro-rata as follows:

   • Electricity: [ ] Shared / [ ] Paid by: [__________]
   • Water/Sewer: [ ] Shared / [ ] Paid by: [__________]
   • Internet/Cable: [ ] Shared / [ ] Paid by: [__________]
   • Other: []: [ ] Shared / [ ] Paid by: []

5. Household Chores: The parties agree to maintain the cleanliness of the Premises.

   • Common areas shall be cleaned: [Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly].
   • Trash removal duties: [Rotation schedule/Specific assignments].

6. Guests and Visitors:

   • Overnight guests are permitted for a maximum of [Number] consecutive nights.
   • Any guest staying longer than [Number] days requires the unanimous consent of all roommates.

7. Quiet Hours: All parties agree to observe quiet hours between [Start Time] and [End Time] on [Days of the week].

8. Dispute Resolution: In the event of a disagreement, the parties agree to discuss the matter in good faith. If unresolved, the parties agree to seek mediation before pursuing formal legal action.

Signature and Acknowledgment

By signing below, each party acknowledges they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth above.

Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: Roommate Date: [__________]

Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: Roommate Date: [__________]

Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: Roommate Date: [__________]

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute legal advice. Roommate agreements are subject to local, state, and municipal housing laws. Please consult with qualified legal counsel in your jurisdiction to ensure compliance with specific landlord-tenant regulations.