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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