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How To Make a Roommate Rental Agreement<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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You can create a document between co-tenants called a roommate agreement by stating how they will share a rental property in a written roommate agreement that includes details about the renters\u2019 financial obligations for the security deposit, amount of rent payments, and utility bills, house rules regarding overnight guests, common areas, cleaning schedule, and household chores, and other information about living in the shared space together.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This article tells you how to create your own roommate contract and gets you started with our free roommate agreement template.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n Jump to Free Roommate Rental Agreement Template<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What Is a Roommate Rental Agreement?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A roommate agreement<\/a> is a written contract between people who reside together in a rental property that defines how they will share the rental unit and what each person is responsible for.<\/p>\n

This agreement is helpful because it clearly states everyone\u2019s duties and expectations, preventing arguments between housemates later. It also helps protect the rights of each roommate. It\u2019s important to remember that this agreement is different from the rental contract or lease agreement you have with your landlord. A lease agreement<\/a> is a contract between the renters and the landlord, while a roommate agreement focuses on the relationship between the roommates.<\/p>\n

What Should Be Included in a Roommate Rental Agreement?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Think about what you want to cover in your roommate agreement to ensure it\u2019s fair and protects everyone involved in your living situation. Typically, roommate rental agreements include the following information:<\/p>\n