What is a roommate agreement?

A roommate agreement is a legal document that establishes rights, obligations, and terms between parties. It puts the terms the parties agreed to in writing. When properly completed and signed, it may form a binding agreement; enforceability depends on your facts, signatures, and applicable law.

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?

A verbal agreement may be binding but is 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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Living With Roommates? – Roommate Agreement

Roommates

Who is roommate #1?

Full legal name for roommate1 name as it should appear on the document.

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Example: Jordan Lee

Roommate #1 email?

Email for roommate1 (used for notices if listed).

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Example: name@example.com

Who is roommate #2?

Full legal name for roommate2 name as it should appear on the document.

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Example: Jordan Lee

Roommate #2 email?

Email for roommate2 (used for notices if listed).

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Example: name@example.com

What address do you share?

Street address of the rental unit (not a P.O. box).

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Example: 123 Main St, Apt 4B

Why it matters: Identifies the leased premises in the lease.

When does this roommate agreement start?

Usually the day you sign or the day the newest roommate moves in.

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Example: today or the new term start

Why it matters: Appears as the effective date on the document.

Master lease context

Is there a master lease with the landlord?

Yes No

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 50/50 Custom amounts Other / Custom Enter your own value

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 ($)?

Enter total rent in dollars.

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Example: 500

When is rent due?

Should match the master lease due date when possible.

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Why it matters: Documents the rent due day for the lease.

Common default — change if needed

How is the rent paid each month?

Each roommate pays their share directly Roommate #1 collects the shares and pays the full rent Roommate #2 collects the shares and pays the full rent

This choice appears in your document for: rent payment method.

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.

Security deposit

Was a security deposit paid for the home?

Yes No

This choice appears in your document for: deposit paid.

House rules

Quiet hours? optional

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Optional — recommended if you set quiet hours.

Smoking policy?

Not allowed in shared areas Outdoor only Allowed in private rooms only

State whether smoking is banned, outdoor-only, or allowed inside.

Shared space rules (kitchen, bathroom, cleaning)?

Are overnight guests allowed?

Yes No

This choice appears in your document for: guests allowed.

Move-out & disputes

Notice before moving out?

30 days 60 days

This choice appears in your document for: move out notice.

How will disputes be handled first?

House meeting discussion Mediation Written notice to all roommates

This choice appears in your document for: dispute resolution.

State

Which state is this document for?

Choose the state where the rental property is located.

What does this mean?

Governing law. This is the state whose laws apply if there is a dispute. For a lease, pick the property's state - not where you live if that is different.

Not sure? Usually this is the state where the shared home is located.

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Roommate Agreement

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Security deposit

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