Roommate Agreement Template
This Roommate Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on (the "Effective Date") by and between
, an individual having their usual place of living at (the "Roommate 1"), and
, an individual having their usual place of living at (the "Roommate 2"), collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as the "Party".
WHEREAS there is a lease agreement dated (the "Lease Agreement"), provided herein in the Annex, concluded on (the "Beginning Date") and ending on (the "End Date") with (the "Landlord") for the premises located at (the "Premises");
WHEREAS the Parties, having agreed to be bound by the terms of the Lease Agreement and decided to share the Premises as co-tenants, now wish to establish additional rules and arrangements for their living situation;
WHEREAS the Parties recognize the importance of clearly defining their rights, responsibilities, and expectations to maintain a peaceful and cooperative living environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth herein, and upon other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties have agreed as follows:
SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT. The subject of this Agreement is the rules of cohabitation in the shared Premises. The Premises include and any associated common areas.
The common areas of the Premises are shared equally by all roommates. These areas include but are not limited to and any common seating areas. The roommates agree to maintain cleanliness in shared areas and collaboratively cover the costs associated with their use and maintenance.
Each roommate is entitled to have a separate private area of the Premises. Private areas include:
For the Roommate 1: .
For the Roommate 2: .
All Roommates must respect the boundaries and access rights to these private areas, and no Roommate shall enter another Roommate's personal space except in emergencies or with the roommate's permission.
PAYMENT TERMS AND PROCEDURE. The Parties have agreed to pay the rent on a monthly basis. Each roommate is responsible for paying their share of the monthly rent, calculated based on the total rent specified in the Lease Agreement.
The portion of the Roommate 1 is .
The portion of the Roommate 2 is .
According to the Lease Agreement, the rent amount is and may be changed by written agreement between the Parties. The payment shall be made to the Roommate 1 by the of each month. Each roommate shall make the payment by cash.
SECURITY PAYMENT. The roommates agree to require a security deposit of payable before or at the time of move-in from each roommate to ensure compliance with the terms of this Agreement and to cover any damages beyond normal wear and tear. The security deposit shall be returned to the roommates within days following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, based on the portion of each Party made to the total amount of a security deposit, subject to deductions for any unpaid rent, damages, or other agreed-upon expenses under this Agreement.
ROOMMATES' PROPERTY. The roommates acknowledge that specific items within the Premises are considered the common property intended for shared use among all Parties. These items of the common property include the following:
The roommates agree to jointly maintain and take good care of the common property, ensuring its proper use and maintenance.
The roommates are responsible for their personal property within the designated private areas, including belongings, furniture, and other personal items. Each roommate is responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of their personal property, and they shall not hold other Roommates liable for any damage or loss unless resulting from intentional actions or gross negligence. The roommates agree not to use or take the personal belongings owned by others.
PETS. The roommates have agreed to the following pet policy for the Premises:
The following pets are allowed on the Premises: . Pets not listed above are permitted only with the explicit consent of all Roommates. Each roommate is allowed to have a maximum of pets. All Roommates must reach a unanimous agreement before acquiring a new pet and adding it to the Agreement.
All roommates must abide by these rules and any applicable pet laws and regulations. The roommates who own or are responsible for pets are solely responsible for the pet's care, behavior, and well-being. The pet owner is also liable for any damages or disturbances caused by the pet and must immediately address and rectify any issues arising from the presence ща зуеі.
A non-refundable pet deposit of shall be paid by the roommate owning or being responsible for the pet to the Roommate 1 before or during move-in, or before getting a pet, if such an animal was brought in after move-in, to cover any potential damage caused by the pet. If any damages are caused by the pet, the cost of repairs or replacement shall be deducted from the pet deposit. Upon the termination of this Agreement, the pet deposit shall be returned to the departing roommate(s) within after deductions for any damages, repairs, or replacement.
UTILITIES. The roommates are collectively responsible for utility expenses that shall be divided into equal parts. The total amount of utility costs should be calculated according to metering devices. The roommates are required to pay their share of utility bills to the Roommate 1 on time by the agreed date(s).
The roommates should strive to conserve utilities and use them responsibly. This includes reducing waste, engaging in energy-saving practices, and immediately reporting utility-related problems to the responsible person or service provider.
HOUSEHOLD DUTIES. All the roommates must participate in maintaining the cleanliness and order of the Premises. Each roommate is responsible for the personal area, ensuring it is clean and tidy. The roommates should establish a cleaning schedule to distribute cleaning responsibilities in the common areas fairly. The cleaning schedule must outline the specific tasks, frequency, and distribution of responsibilities among the roommates for each task.
The roommates must jointly provide the necessary cleaning supplies, including but not limited to cleaning products, brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners. All roommates shall share the cost of cleaning supplies equally unless otherwise agreed. If the roommates decide to hire professional cleaning services for the Premises, the associated costs shall be shared equally among all roommates or as otherwise agreed.
From time to time, but not less than , the roommates shall set aside a specific time to perform deep cleaning tasks that go beyond the regular maintenance cleaning. This may include cleaning windows, carpets, curtains, or other areas requiring more intensive cleaning.
NEW ROOMMATES. If any roommate wishes to introduce a new roommate to the Premises, they must obtain consent from all current roommates before allowing the new roommate to move in. The new roommate is obligated to become a party to this Agreement by signing a statement that shall be the Annex to this Agreement and comply with its terms and conditions. The current roommates may jointly agree on any adjustments to rent distribution, security deposits, or other appropriate terms and conditions.
GUESTS. The roommates may host guests on the Premises, including overnight stays, for a maximum period of . The hosting roommate is responsible for the guest's behavior, ensuring adherence to the terms of this Agreement, and must inform all roommates about the guest's presence and intended duration. Approval from all roommates is necessary for the presence of overnight guests, and unanimous agreement is required for guests staying beyond the specified maximum period.
EVENTS. The roommates may host social events and parties on the Premises, but they must obtain permission from all other Roommates before hosting such events. The roommates hosting events are responsible for ensuring that all guests adhere to the rules of this Agreement and local laws. Excessive noise, disturbances, or activities that disturb the peace are not allowed.
QUIET HOURS. The roommates agree to uphold quiet hours from to daily. During these hours, the roommates shall not disturb the quiet enjoyment of fellow roommates or neighbors. This includes refraining from excessive noise, such as loud music, parties, or shouting.
PARKING. Parking arrangements for vehicles shall be as follows: . All roommates shall comply with these parking rules and local regulations. Any disputes or specific parking arrangements shall be resolved by mutual agreement among the roommates.
ADDITIONAL TERMS. The roommates may agree to include other terms and conditions to this Agreement by mutual consent. Any additional terms must be clearly stated in writing, signed by all roommates, and annexed to this Agreement.
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. This Roommate Agreement shall commence on (the "Commencement Date") and shall continue until (the "End Date").
This Agreement can be renewed monthly, with an initial term of one month, unless terminated by any roommate by giving written notice to the other roommate. The notice of termination shall follow the notice provisions outlined in the Termination clause.
TERMINATION. If the roommate wishes to terminate this Agreement before the End Date, a written notice to the other roommate must be provided at least days in advance. The notice must include the intended date of termination.
If any roommate terminates this Agreement, the remaining roommate may agree to adjust the rent and expense sharing accordingly. The terminating roommate is accountable for meeting payment obligations until the termination date specified in the notice.
Alternatively, the departing roommate may find a new roommate to assume the duties and obligations under this Agreement. The new roommate must be approved by other roommate, and upon approval, the obligations of the departing roommate shall be transferred to the new roommate.
NOTICE. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing. It shall be deemed duly given if delivered personally or sent by the following email:
If to the Roommate 1:
If to the Roommate 2:
If to the Roommate 3:
If to the Roommate 4:
Either Party may change the address for receipt of notices by giving written notice to the other Party per this section.
FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Party shall be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing the obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by events of force majeure, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, pandemics, epidemics, governmental regulations, or any other similar causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party.
In the case of force majeure, the affected Party shall immediately notify the other Party in writing and provide reasonable proof of the cause of the delay or inability to perform the obligations. The Party affected by force majeure shall endeavor to mitigate the consequences of such circumstances and resume the performance of obligations as soon as possible after the circumstances cease to exist.
If the force majeure circumstances last more than days, either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other Party. In this case, neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for any damages arising from the termination of this Agreement.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of , except for its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes relating to this Agreement or its breach that cannot be resolved by negotiations between the Parties shall be exclusively resolved by the courts of the State of .
SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
WAIVER. The failure of any Party to enforce a particular provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of their right to enforce that provision in the future.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, or discussions, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
ANNEXES. Any annexes, appendices, schedules, and exhibits to this Agreement are considered its integral parts. In case of any inconsistencies between the provisions of the main body of this Agreement and its Annexes, the provisions of the main body of this Agreement shall prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
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ANNEX
to the Roommate Agreement dated
THE LEASE AGREEMENT
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