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Residential Co-Tenancy and Roommate Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Complete all bracketed fields with the requested information to ensure the document accurately reflects your specific living arrangement.
• All roommates must review and sign the document in the presence of each other; keep a fully executed copy for your personal records.
• This agreement should be signed as an addendum to or in conjunction with your primary lease agreement with the landlord to ensure all parties are aligned on house rules and financial obligations.

1. Parties and Premises

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

Roommate A: [Full Legal Name] Roommate B: [Full Legal Name] Roommate C: [Full Legal Name]

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

2. Term

This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until [End Date], or until the expiration of the Master Lease, whichever occurs first.

3. Rent and Security Deposit

• Total Monthly Rent: The total rent for the Premises is $[__________] per month.
• Individual Contribution: Each Roommate agrees to pay the following portion of the rent:
  • Roommate A: $[__________]
  • Roommate B: $[__________]
  • Roommate C: $[__________]
• Security Deposit: The total security deposit paid to the Landlord is $[]. Each Roommate has contributed $[] toward this deposit.

4. Utilities and Household Expenses

The Roommates agree to divide the following costs as indicated:

• Electricity: [ ] Equal split [ ] Other: [__________]
• Internet/Cable: [ ] Equal split [ ] Other: [__________]
• Water/Sewer/Trash: [ ] Equal split [ ] Other: [__________]
• Household Supplies: [ ] Equal split [ ] Other: [__________]

5. House Rules and Conduct

• Quiet Hours: Quiet hours shall be observed from [Time] to [Time].
• Guests: Overnight guests are permitted for a maximum of [Number] consecutive nights, not to exceed [Number] nights per month without prior consent.
• Smoking/Vaping: [ ] Permitted inside [ ] Prohibited inside [ ] Permitted only in designated areas.
• Pets: [ ] No pets allowed [ ] Pets allowed with the following restrictions: [__________].

6. Cleaning and Chores

The Roommates agree to maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition. A rotating chore schedule will be managed as follows: [Describe frequency or method of assigning household tasks].

7. Termination and Subletting

No Roommate may sublet their portion of the Premises or assign their interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of all other Roommates and, where required, the Landlord. If a Roommate moves out early, they remain responsible for their share of the rent until a replacement is found and approved by all remaining parties.

8. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a disagreement regarding the terms of this Agreement, the Roommates agree to attempt to resolve the issue through mediation before pursuing legal action.

Signature and Acknowledgment

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

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

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

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute legal advice. Laws governing residential tenancies vary significantly by state and municipality. Please consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure this agreement complies with your local jurisdiction's specific housing and contract laws.