ROOMMATE AGREEMENT
The following are items that could be included in a formal or informal agreement.
Rent
Is one person going to pay the rent or is each person going to send a separate check to the landlord?
What happens when a person can't pay?
Will a person pay extra if they get a parking spot or bigger room?
Bills
Whose name will be on the bills?
How will we pay for the bills? Will we pay with separate checks or will each person pay the person whose name is on the utility bill?
Does the person have a water bed or air conditioner? Will they pay more?
What phone and cable services will you have?
Household Duties
How often will different areas be cleaned?
Who will do the cleaning?
Lease
Who will be responsible for property damage?
How will the security deposit be handled?
What is the policy for subletting? Do all the roommates need to agree on subletting?
Guests
Are overnight guests allowed?
How long can a guest stay?
Where will guests stay?
Activities
Will there be quiet hours?
Will parties be allowed? How big will they be and what will be served?
Will there be limits on how loud the TV and radio can be played?
Will there be limits on how long someone can be on the phone?
Sharing
What items will be shared? Consider telephone, bathroom, and television.
If items are shared, who will be responsible when something is broken or used up?
If food is shared, how will the shopping be divided up?
Smoking
Will smoking be allowed? If so, where?
Pets
Will pets be allowed? If so, what types and who is responsible?
Other
What other issues do any roommates want to raise?
How will future disputes be settled?
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