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Residential Co-Tenancy and House Rules Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed fields with the appropriate information for each co-tenant and the specific property details.
• Review each clause carefully and strike through or modify any terms that do not reflect your specific living arrangement.
• All co-tenants must sign and date the document in the presence of one another to ensure mutual acknowledgment of these terms.

1. Parties and Premises

This Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between: [Full Legal Name of Tenant 1] (“Tenant 1”) [Full Legal Name of Tenant 2] (“Tenant 2”) [Full Legal Name of Tenant 3] (“Tenant 3”)

The parties agree to reside at the following premises: [Full Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code] (the “Premises”).

2. Financial Obligations

2.1 Rent: The total monthly rent is $[Amount]. The parties agree to divide the rent as follows:

• Tenant 1: $[Amount]
• Tenant 2: $[Amount]
• Tenant 3: $[Amount] Rent shall be paid to the landlord by [Name of Primary Payer or "each tenant individually"] on the [Day] of each month.

2.2 Utilities: Expenses for [List utilities: e.g., Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet] shall be split [ ] Equally [ ] Pro-rata based on usage. Payments shall be managed by [Name of Tenant responsible for bill collection].

2.3 Security Deposit: The total security deposit paid to the landlord was $[Amount]. Each tenant contributed:

• Tenant 1: $[Amount]
• Tenant 2: $[Amount]
• Tenant 3: $[Amount]

3. House Rules and Conduct

3.1 Guests: Overnight guests are permitted for a maximum of [Number] consecutive nights. Any stay exceeding this duration requires the unanimous consent of all co-tenants.

3.2 Quiet Hours: The parties agree to observe quiet hours from [Start Time] to [End Time] on weekdays and [Start Time] to [End Time] on weekends.

3.3 Cleaning and Chores: The parties agree to a rotating chore schedule for common areas. [Describe frequency or attach schedule]. Failure to maintain cleanliness in common areas after [Number] days of notice may result in a formal house meeting.

3.4 Smoking and Pets:

• Smoking: [ ] Prohibited inside the Premises [ ] Allowed only in designated areas.
• Pets: [ ] No pets allowed [ ] Pets allowed with prior written consent of all tenants and payment of any applicable pet deposits.

4. Dispute Resolution and Termination

4.1 Conflict Resolution: In the event of a disagreement, the parties agree to hold a house meeting within [Number] days to discuss the issue in good faith.

4.2 Early Departure: If a tenant intends to vacate the Premises before the lease expiration, they must provide [Number] days' written notice to the other tenants and remain responsible for their share of the rent until a replacement is approved by the landlord and the remaining tenants.

5. Signature and Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Tenant 1 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Date: [Date]

Tenant 2 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Date: [Date]

Tenant 3 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] 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 significantly by jurisdiction. Consult with a qualified attorney in your state to ensure this agreement complies with local landlord-tenant laws.