What is a roommate agreement?

A roommate agreement is a legal document that establishes rights, obligations, and terms between parties. It provides clarity, legal protection, and enforceability for the relationship or transaction it governs.

Do I legally need a roommate agreement?

While not always legally required, having a written roommate agreement is strongly recommended. Without documentation, you may have difficulty proving agreed terms or enforcing your rights if disputes arise.

Is a verbal agreement enforceable?

Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are extremely difficult to prove in court. A written roommate agreement provides clear evidence of terms and is always recommended over verbal agreements.

What should be included in a roommate agreement?

A comprehensive roommate agreement should include: party identification, clear statement of purpose, detailed terms and conditions, rights and obligations of each party, payment terms (if applicable), termination provisions, default remedies, and governing law.

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Split rent and house rules between roommates. This supplements the master lease — it does not replace it. You can preview before paying.

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Roommates

Who is roommate #1? *

Roommate #1 email? *

Who is roommate #2? *

Roommate #2 email? *

What address do you share? *

Master lease context

Is there a master lease with the landlord? *

This agreement is between roommates only — it does not replace the landlord lease.

Not sure?

This agreement is between roommates only — it does not replace the lease with the landlord.

Rent split

How is rent split? *

Equal split is simplest; custom amounts work when rooms differ in size.

Not sure?

Equal split is the most common choice when both rooms are similar.

Total monthly rent for the unit ($)? *

When is rent due? *

Should match the master lease due date when possible.

How are utilities split? *

Spell out who pays which bill to avoid monthly arguments.

Not sure?

Spell out who pays electric, gas, internet, and other shared bills to avoid monthly confusion.

House rules

Quiet hours?

Optional — recommended if you set quiet hours.

Smoking policy? *

Shared space rules (kitchen, bathroom, cleaning)? *

Are overnight guests allowed? *

Move-out & disputes

Notice before moving out? *

How will disputes be handled first? *

We understand this does not modify the master lease with the landlord *

State

Which state is this document for? *

Not sure?

Usually this is the state where the shared home is located.

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What your Roommate Agreement includes

Roommate names and addresses
Shared property description
Rent split and payment method
Security deposit allocation
House rules overview
Utilities and shared expenses
Guest policy
Move-out notice
Dispute resolution
Signature blocks

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roommate Agreement

When all roommates sign, it creates a written record of agreed household terms.

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Roommate Agreement

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Master lease context

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