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Moving in with a roommate? Whether you’re heading to college, sharing an apartment in NYC, or renting an apartment in Boston<\/a> or Washington DC<\/a>, having a roommate agreement is pivotal. It’s not just about sharing rent and utilities<\/a>; it’s about setting clear expectations to ensure a harmonious living environment. Here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: This guide and the template itself are suggested references and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult an attorney prior to signing any documents.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOWNLOAD FREE ROOMMATE AGREEMENT TEMPLATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROOMMATE AGREEMENT PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ROOMMATE AGREEMENT TEMPLATE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This roommate agreement (this \u201cAgreement<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) is entered into by the individuals (the \u201cRoommates<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) who signed a lease agreement (the \u201cLease<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) as tenants for the property located at ________________ [insert address of property<\/em>] (the \u201cProperty<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) and who sign this Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective as of the same date that the Lease is effective.  By entering into this Agreement, the Roommates\u2019 goal is to ensure their mutual understandings and expectations concerning the responsibilities of all of the Roommates leasing the Property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Agreement runs concurrently with the Lease for the Property, which is effective as of  _______________ [insert date the lease starts<\/em>] and and ends when the Lease ends, including if the Lease is renewed or extended by the Roommates.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  SECURITY DEPOSIT: <\/strong>The Roommates paid the owner of the Property (or someone acting on the Owner\u2019s behalf, the \u201cLandlord<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) a security deposit equal to  $_____ [insert amount of security deposit<\/em>].  Individually, we each paid a portion of the security deposit as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the Landlord returns the security deposit, each Roommate will receive back the amount the Roommate paid, and if the Landlord withholds any amounts when returning the security deposit, it shall be deducted proportionally with the amounts paid by the Roommates.  However, if one or more particular Roommate caused damage to the Property or is the reason for the withholding, such amount shall be deducted from the applicable Roommate(s).  The same applies to any utilities paid for by the Roommates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  RENT: <\/strong>The Lease requires that the Roommates pay $___ [insert total amount of monthly rent<\/em><\/strong>].  Since the Roommates may have different use of the bedroom, closet and bathroom space, the Roommates agree to pay the following each month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rent must be paid by [check]<\/em><\/strong> to the Landlord on the __ [pick a day<\/em><\/strong>] day of each month.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES: <\/strong>We will keep a list of supplies purchased by each roommate, like cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning fluids, dish detergent, foil, plastic trash bags, scrub brushes, and any other goods needed for the home which will be shared by all roommates. Whoever buys supplies will be entitled to reimbursement from the other roommates if the purchase and price is reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  KITCHEN USE AND CLEAN-UP: <\/strong>(<\/em>check one of the following<\/em><\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

___ Food expenses will be shared equally by all roommates.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

___ Each roommate will but they own food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food may not be borrowed without the purchaser\u2019s approval. Each roommate will have storage space for his\/her groceries. Roommates may choose to share in meal preparation and clean up. Each roommate will clean up the kitchen after his\/her use.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.  PERSONAL PROPERTY: <\/strong>One Roommate may not borrow another Roommate;s property without permission. Any exception(s) to this rule will be clearly stated and agreed upon, and the roommate who owns the property retains the right to change his\/her mind about sharing his\/her property. Any personal property that is borrowed will be used respectfully and returned in the same condition. If any damage is done to a roommate\u2019s personal property, the roommate(s) responsible for causing the damage will compensate the roommate who owns the personal property for his\/her loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.  CLEANING: <\/strong>Each roommate agrees to share the responsibilities of cleaning and maintaining the residence, which may include dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash, mopping\/sweeping floors, cleaning bathrooms, and other duties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.  CLEANING SCHEDULE: <\/strong>(check one)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

____ Each roommate agrees to the attached cleaning schedule (attach cleaning schedule<\/em>). The schedule indicates when each roommate will complete his\/her assigned cleaning and maintenance duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

____ All roommates will work together [\u201cat a designated time\u201d<\/em>] to clean\/maintain the residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT TERMS: <\/strong>Consider adding in your own words specific provisions governing the following issues that do come up among Roommates.  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n