Room Rental Agreement Template

This Room Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Landlord / Primary Tenant: [Full Name]
Address: [Full Property Address]
Email: [Email Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]

and

Renter: [Full Name]
Email: [Email Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]

Together referred to as the "Parties."

1. Property and Room Description

The Renter is renting a private room at the following property:
[Property Address]

Description of the room: [e.g., upstairs bedroom with private bathroom]

Shared spaces include:
☐ Kitchen
☐ Bathroom
☐ Living Room
☐ Laundry Area
☐ Other: ___________________________

2. Term of Agreement

Start Date: [Start Date]

End Date:
☐ [End Date] (Fixed-term)
☐ Month-to-month, with [X] days’ written notice for termination by either party

3. Rent and Payment Terms

Monthly rent: $[Amount]

Due on: [e.g., 1st of each month]

Payment method: [e.g., Bank Transfer / Cash / Other]

Late fee: $[Amount] after [X] days past due

4. Security Deposit

☐ Security deposit of $[Amount] is required

☐ Refundable within [X] days of move-out, minus damages or unpaid rent (if any)

5. Utilities and Expenses

Utilities are:
☐ Included in rent
☐ Shared — each roommate pays [Equal / % Share] of:

• ☐ Electricity

• ☐ Water

• ☐ Internet

• ☐ Gas

• ☐ Trash / Recycling

  
  

6. House Rules and Conduct

The Renter agrees to:

• Keep personal and common areas clean

• Respect quiet hours: [e.g., 10 PM – 7 AM]

• Not host overnight guests without prior approval

• Not smoke indoors

• Not keep pets (unless agreed otherwise)

Additional rules (if any):

7. Repairs and Maintenance

The Renter must report any needed repairs promptly.

☐ Minor repairs under $[X] are the responsibility of the Renter

☐ Major repairs and maintenance are the responsibility of the Landlord

8. Termination and Move-Out

Upon termination, the Renter agrees to:

• Vacate the premises by [Move-out Date]

• Leave the room clean and free of damage

• Return keys and access cards

  
  

9. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Country].

10. Entire Agreement

This document represents the entire agreement between the Parties. Any changes must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Room Rental Agreement as of the date first written above.

Landlord / Primary Tenant Signature
Name:
Date:

Renter Signature
Name:
Date: