This agreement is between the roommates themselves — it does not involve or bind the landlord.
Additional roommates should also sign the printed document.
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This Roommate Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of ____________ (the “Effective Date”) by and among ____________ and ____________ (each a “Roommate” and together the “Roommates”), who share the residence located at ____________ (the “Residence”).
This Agreement governs the rights and responsibilities of the Roommates among themselves only. It does not amend, replace, or otherwise modify the lease or rental agreement for the Residence (the “Master Lease”), and it creates no rights or obligations for the landlord. Each Roommate remains fully bound by the Master Lease, and if the Roommates are jointly and severally liable to the landlord, this Agreement does not change that liability — it only allocates responsibility among the Roommates. If this Agreement conflicts with the Master Lease, the Master Lease controls as to the landlord.
The total monthly rent for the Residence is $____. The Roommates shall contribute as follows: (a) ____________ shall pay $____ per month; and (b) ____________ shall pay $____ per month. Each Roommate shall deliver their share to the Roommate or account designated for payment at least two (2) days before rent is due under the Master Lease. A Roommate whose late or missed contribution causes a late fee or penalty under the Master Lease shall bear that fee or penalty alone, in addition to their share.
The cost of utilities and shared services for the Residence — including electricity, gas, water, trash, internet, and any subscription services the Roommates agree to share — shall be shared equally among the Roommates. The Roommate whose name is on a utility account shall pay each bill on time and share a copy of the bill on request, and the other Roommates shall reimburse their shares within seven (7) days of a request. No Roommate shall cancel or downgrade a shared service without the consent of the other Roommates.
The Roommates have paid a total security deposit of $____ to the landlord, contributed as follows: ____________. When the deposit is returned, each Roommate shall receive their contribution, less deductions attributable to that Roommate. Deductions for damage caused by a specific Roommate, or by that Roommate's guests, shall be borne by that Roommate alone; deductions for damage to common areas that cannot be attributed to anyone shall be shared in proportion to the Roommates' deposit contributions.
The Roommates agree to the following division of household chores and cleaning expectations: ____________. Each Roommate shall keep their own bedroom in reasonable condition, promptly clean up after themselves in shared areas, and not allow personal belongings to accumulate in common spaces. Kitchens and bathrooms shall be left clean and usable after each use.
Quiet hours at the Residence are as follows: ____________. During quiet hours, the Roommates shall keep music, television, conversation, and guest activity at a volume that cannot be heard inside another Roommate's bedroom with the door closed. At all other times, the Roommates shall remain considerate of one another and of neighbors, and shall comply with any noise rules in the Master Lease or imposed by the building.
Each Roommate may host visitors, provided guests do not unreasonably interfere with the other Roommates' use of the Residence. An overnight guest may stay no more than 3 consecutive nights without the prior consent of all other Roommates. No guest may be given a key, keep belongings at the Residence long-term, or move in without the unanimous written consent of the Roommates. Each Roommate is responsible for the conduct of their guests and for any damage, mess, or costs a guest causes.
Food and personal property are separate. Each Roommate shall buy their own groceries, toiletries, and household supplies, and no Roommate may use, consume, borrow, or move another Roommate's food or belongings without permission. No Roommate is responsible for loss or damage to another Roommate's property, and each Roommate is encouraged to carry renter's insurance for their own belongings.
A Roommate who wishes to move out before the end of the Master Lease term shall give the other Roommates at least thirty (30) days' written notice. The departing Roommate remains responsible for their share of rent, utilities, and other obligations through the end of the notice period and, unless and until an approved replacement takes over, for their share thereafter to the extent the Master Lease so requires. Any proposed replacement roommate must be approved in writing by all remaining Roommates, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and by the landlord if the Master Lease requires. Upon approval, the replacement's assumption of the departing Roommate's obligations in writing, and reimbursement of the departing Roommate's security deposit contribution, the departing Roommate is released from obligations accruing after the replacement date, except liability for damage the departing Roommate caused.
The Roommates shall first attempt to resolve any disagreement under this Agreement through a good-faith house discussion. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within fourteen (14) days, any Roommate may pursue mediation or any remedy available at law, but no Roommate may withhold rent or utility contributions during a dispute.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ____________, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered electronically (including through a reliable electronic signature service) shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes, consistent with the U.S. ESIGN Act and applicable state law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date, intending to be legally bound.