Room Rental Agreement
Updated 2026
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Create a comprehensive room rental agreement for shared living situations. Our template covers rent allocation, utility splits, house rules, guest policies, and all the details needed for harmonious roommate living.
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What's Covered in a Room Rental Agreement
Financial Terms
- Monthly rent amount
- Rent due date and payment method
- Security deposit amount
- Utility responsibilities
- Late fee policies
Living Arrangements
- Specific room being rented
- Common area access and usage
- Parking and storage
- Kitchen and bathroom sharing
- Laundry access
House Rules
- Quiet hours
- Cleaning responsibilities
- Guest policies
- Pet restrictions
- Smoking rules
Legal Terms
- Lease term (start and end dates)
- Termination procedures
- Notice requirements
- Dispute resolution
- Signatures
Types of Room Rental Situations
Landlord Renting to Roommate
When you own or lease the entire property and rent rooms to others. You maintain control as the primary leaseholder.
Co-Tenants Sharing Space
When multiple roommates share a property with equal rights. Consider a Roommate Agreement for this situation.
Subletting a Room
When you rent out your room while away temporarily. See our Sublease Agreement template.
Related Documents
- Roommate Agreement - For co-tenants with equal rights
- Sublease Agreement - For temporary sublets
- Utility Addendum - Detailed utility split arrangements
- Utility Split Calculator - Calculate fair utility shares
Frequently Asked Questions
A room rental agreement is a contract between a tenant (or landlord) and a roommate for renting a private room in a shared living space. It covers rent, utilities, house rules, common area usage, and other living arrangements specific to shared housing situations.
Yes, a room rental agreement is a legally binding contract when properly executed with signatures from all parties. It establishes the legal relationship between the parties and can be enforced in court if disputes arise.
Key elements include: room being rented, monthly rent and due date, utility split arrangement, security deposit amount, house rules (cleaning, guests, quiet hours), common area usage, parking arrangements, and termination procedures.
While you can rent a room without a written agreement (creating an oral month-to-month tenancy), it is strongly recommended to have a written room rental agreement. This protects both parties and clarifies expectations for the living arrangement.
In a room rental, the renter typically lives in the property with the landlord or primary tenant. A sublease involves renting the entire unit when the original tenant is away. Room rentals often have more shared living arrangements and house rules.
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- Updated: 2026