ROOMMATE / ROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of [DATE], between [PRINCIPAL TENANT NAME] ("Principal Tenant") and [ROOMMATE NAME] ("Roommate").
1. PREMISES
- Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
- Landlord: [LANDLORD NAME] (the underlying lease is between Landlord and Principal Tenant)
- Roommate's Room: [ROOM DESCRIPTION / WHICH BEDROOM]
- Shared Areas: Kitchen, bathroom(s), living room, [OTHER]
2. TERM
- Start Date: [DATE]
- End Date: [DATE or "month-to-month"]
- This Agreement is subject to the underlying lease and applicable tenancy law.
3. RENT
- Total Unit Rent: $[AMOUNT] per month
- Roommate's Share: $[AMOUNT] per month
- Due Date: [DAY] of each month
- Payment To: [PRINCIPAL TENANT / LANDLORD]
- Payment Method: [E-TRANSFER / CASH / OTHER]
4. UTILITIES
| Utility | In Roommate's Share? | Amount | |---------|----------------------|--------| | Electricity | [Y/N] | $[AMOUNT/%] | | Gas/Heat | [Y/N] | $[AMOUNT/%] | | Water | [Y/N] | $[AMOUNT/%] | | Internet | [Y/N] | $[AMOUNT/%] | | Cable/TV | [Y/N] | $[AMOUNT/%] |
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT
- Amount: $[AMOUNT]
- [ ] Held by Principal Tenant / [ ] Held by Landlord
- Returned within [NUMBER] days of move-out, less deductions for damage or unpaid rent.
6. HOUSE RULES
- Quiet Hours: [TIME] to [TIME].
- Guests: [MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT GUESTS / NOTICE REQUIRED].
- Parties: [REQUIRE CONSENT / PROHIBITED].
- Smoking: [ALLOWED OUTSIDE / PROHIBITED].
- Pets: [ALLOWED: DESCRIBE / PROHIBITED].
- Cleaning: [ROTATING SCHEDULE / EACH CLEANS OWN / DESCRIBE].
- Shared Supplies: [SHARED COST / EACH BUYS OWN].
- Other: [DETAILS]
7. KITCHEN AND FOOD
- [ ] Shared groceries (split [%] / [%]).
- [ ] Each buys own food; shared staples [YES/NO].
- [ ] Label personal items.
8. PARKING
- [ ] Included: [DETAILS]
- [ ] Not included.
- Cost (if any): $[AMOUNT] per month.
9. DAMAGE AND REPAIRS
- The Roommate is responsible for damage caused by them or their guests.
- Normal wear and tear excepted.
- Report needed repairs to [PRINCIPAL TENANT / LANDLORD].
10. MOVE-OUT
- Notice: [NUMBER] days written notice required.
- The Roommate shall leave the room clean and undamaged.
- The Roommate shall remove all personal property.
- Return keys to [PRINCIPAL TENANT / LANDLORD].
11. SUBLETTING
- [ ] The Roommate may sublet their room with the Principal Tenant's consent.
- [ ] No subletting permitted.
- [ ] Subject to Landlord's consent per the underlying lease.
12. GENERAL
- This Agreement is subject to the underlying lease and applicable tenancy law.
- Governing Law: [JURISDICTION]
- If any conflict with the underlying lease, the lease prevails.
Principal Tenant: _______________________ Date: __________
Roommate: _______________________ Date: __________
Witness: _______________________ Date: __________