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Residential Co-Tenancy and Shared Living Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed information accurately; ensure all parties have a copy of the final signed document.
• Review the document with all roommates to discuss expectations regarding guests, quiet hours, and shared expenses before signing.
• Keep this document in a secure location; while this agreement governs your relationship with each other, it does not supersede your primary lease agreement with the landlord.

Parties and Premises

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

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

The parties agree to share the residence located at: [Street Address, Unit Number] [City, State, Zip Code]

Operative Terms

1. Term: This agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue until [End Date], or until such time as the parties vacate the premises or terminate the primary lease.

2. Rent and Security Deposit: The total monthly rent is $[Amount]. Each roommate agrees to contribute the following amount:

   • Payments shall be made by the [Day] of each month. The security deposit of $[Total Deposit Amount] shall be split equally among the roommates.

3. Utilities and Shared Expenses: Costs for electricity, gas, internet, water, and other shared services shall be divided: [ ] Equally among all roommates [ ] Pro-rated based on [Specify criteria] The party responsible for managing the accounts and collecting funds is [Name].

4. House Rules and Quiet Hours: All roommates agree to respect quiet hours between [Start Time] and [End Time]. Noise levels should be kept at a reasonable volume at all times to accommodate work and sleep schedules.

5. Guests and Visitors: Overnight guests may stay for a maximum of [Number] consecutive nights. Any stay exceeding this duration requires the unanimous consent of all roommates.

6. Cleaning and Chores: The parties agree to maintain the common areas in a clean and sanitary condition. A rotating chore schedule is: [ ] Attached as Appendix A [ ] Determined weekly by mutual agreement

7. Smoking and Pets:

   • Smoking: [ ] Prohibited in the residence [ ] Permitted only in [Specify area]
   • Pets: [ ] No pets allowed [ ] Pets permitted with prior written consent of all roommates

8. Dispute Resolution: In the event of a disagreement, the roommates agree to meet and discuss the issue in good faith. If a resolution cannot be reached, the parties agree to seek mediation before pursuing other legal remedies.

Signature and Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this document.

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

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

Roommate 3: Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Date: [Date]

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute legal advice. Landlord-tenant laws vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure this agreement complies with local ordinances and your specific lease terms.