Roommate Lease Agreement Template

This Roommate Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between the undersigned roommates (“Roommates”), jointly occupying the rental property located at [Property Address] (“Premises”).

1. Relationship to Main Lease

The Roommates acknowledge that this Agreement supplements, but does not replace, the primary lease signed with the landlord. All roommates agree to abide by the landlord’s lease terms.

2. Rent and Payment Obligations

• Total Rent: $[Amount] per month, payable to the landlord.

• Division of Rent: [Equal shares / based on room size / other arrangement].

• Payment Method: [Direct to landlord / one roommate collects and pays].

• Due Date: [Day of each month].

3. Utilities and Household Expenses

Roommates agree to divide responsibility for utilities and services, including: [Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Trash, etc.]. Payment shall be made in equal shares unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. Security Deposit

Each roommate has contributed $[Amount] toward the total deposit. Any landlord deductions will be divided equally, unless one roommate is solely responsible for damage or unpaid obligations.

5. House Rules and Responsibilities

• Cleaning: [Rotating schedule / assigned chores].

• Quiet Hours: [Specify times].

• Shared Spaces: All roommates will respect common areas and maintain them in clean condition.

• Furnishings: [List shared furniture/appliances, rules for use].

6. Guests and Visitors

Overnight guests are permitted with reasonable limits. Guest stays longer than [X consecutive nights] per month require the prior consent of all roommates.

7. Early Termination and Replacement Roommates

If a roommate moves out before the lease ends, they remain responsible for their share of rent until a suitable replacement is found or the lease expires. Departing roommates agree to cooperate in finding and vetting replacements acceptable to the remaining roommates.

8. Liability for Damages

Each roommate shall be responsible for damages caused by themselves or their guests. Shared damages will be divided equally unless caused by the negligence of one roommate.

9. Dispute Resolution

Roommates agree to resolve disputes first through discussion. If unresolved, disputes may be submitted to mediation or small claims court under applicable law.

10. Governing Law

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

Signatures

Roommate 1: ___________________________ Date: _________
Roommate 2: ___________________________ Date: _________
Roommate 3: ___________________________ Date: _________
Additional Roommates: __________________ Date: _________