Roommate Move-Out Agreement & Mutual Release Template

This Roommate Move-Out Agreement & Mutual Release (the “Agreement”) is made as of [Effective Date] by and between:

Roommate A: [Full Name], phone/email: [Contact] (“Roommate A”)
Roommate B: [Full Name], phone/email: [Contact] (“Roommate B”)

Home Address: [Full Address] (the “Home”).

1. Lease Status (Important)

1.1 Select One:
☐ Both roommates are on the lease. This Agreement does not change the lease and landlord approval may be required for any tenant changes.
☐ Only one roommate is on the lease (primary tenant): [Name].
☐ Neither roommate is on a formal lease (informal arrangement).

2. Move-Out Date and Surrender

2.1 Move-Out Date: Roommate [A/B] will move out and surrender possession of their room/space by [Move-Out Date].
2.2 Keys/Access: All keys, fobs, and access devices must be returned by [Date/Time].
2.3 Forwarding Address: Departing roommate will provide a forwarding address: [Address].

3. Rent and Prorations

3.1 Monthly Rent Total: $[Total Rent].
3.2 Rent Split: ☐ equal ☐ custom: [Details].
3.3 Rent Responsibility Through Move-Out:

• Departing roommate pays rent through: [Date]

• Remaining roommate pays rent starting: [Date]

3.4 Outstanding Rent (If Any): ☐ None ☐ $[Amount] due by [Date].

4. Utilities and Shared Bills

4.1 Utilities/bills covered: [Electricity, gas, water, internet, etc.].
4.2 Bills will be settled as follows:

• Final meter/billing date: [Date]

• Departing roommate share: $[Amount] (estimate)

• True-up method: ☐ split final bills when received ☐ departing roommate pays fixed amount $[__] by [Date]

4.3 Any shared subscription accounts will be: ☐ canceled ☐ transferred to [Name] ☐ kept separate.

5. Security Deposit

5.1 Deposit Amount (If Any): $[Amount].
5.2 Deposit Held By: ☐ Landlord ☐ Roommate [A/B] ☐ Other: [Holder].
5.3 Deposit Settlement (Select One):
☐ Returned to departing roommate: $[Amount] by [Date], less agreed deductions
☐ Applied to rent/bills owed (details): [Explain]
☐ Handled by landlord at end of lease; roommates settle between themselves: [Explain]

5.4 Deductions (If Any): [List damages/unpaid bills/cleaning].

6. Cleaning, Condition, and Inspection

6.1 Departing roommate will leave their room and shared areas used in: ☐ broom-clean condition ☐ professionally cleaned ☐ other: [Standard].
6.2 Move-Out Walkthrough: ☐ Not required ☐ Scheduled for [Date/Time].
6.3 Damage: Departing roommate is responsible for damage caused by them or their guests beyond normal wear.

7. Personal Property and Shared Items

7.1 Items Departing Roommate Takes: [List].
7.2 Items Remaining in Home: [List].
7.3 Buyout (If Any): Remaining roommate will pay departing roommate $[Amount] for: [Items], by [Date].
7.4 Mail and Deliveries: Mail will be forwarded; packages after move-out will be handled by: [Rule].

8. Mutual Release (Conditional)

8.1 Effective After Completion: The mutual release becomes effective after:

• the move-out has occurred,

• keys are returned, and

• all amounts in Sections 3–7 are paid.

8.2 Release Terms: After it becomes effective, each roommate releases the other from claims arising out of the roommate arrangement, except for:

• obligations stated in this Agreement

• unpaid amounts discovered later that relate to the covered period (if documented)

• fraud or intentional misconduct

9. General Terms

9.1 No Landlord Release: This Agreement does not release either roommate from lease obligations to the landlord, unless the landlord agrees in writing.
9.2 Changes: Changes must be in writing and signed by both roommates.
9.3 Governing Law (Optional): [State/Country].

Signatures

Roommate A: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Roommate B: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________