Roommate Agreement

Avoid roommate problems - come to an agreement.

This document becomes a legal contract when you and your roommates sign it. After signing, make a copy for every roommate.

This agreement made on the _____ day of _________, ___, between

__________________________(roommate 1)________________________(roommate 2) __________________________(roommate 3)________________________(roommate 4)

For the housing located at _____________________________________

This contract is intended to describe basic duties and responsibilities of the occupants.

PAYMENT OF RENT and UTILITIES (for group leases)

All bills are payable when due. Late fees will be assessed to delinquent roommate(s)

RENT $________ per month, each pay $_________on ______by_______________

ELECTRIC $________ per month, each pay $_________on ______by_______________

GAS $________ per month, each pay $_________on ______by_______________

WATER $________ per month, each pay $_________on ______by_______________

PHONE $________ per month, each pay $_________on ______by_______________

CABLE $________ per month, each pay $_________on ______by_______________

All roommates understand that they may take legal action against each other for non-payment of their share of the rent, utilities or other relevant expenses. All payments will be due to appropriate roommate before bill due date.

Each is responsible for their independent long-distance bills, and those of their guests, and any special cable bills. _________________________________(initials/date)

EARLY TERMINATION OF LEASE

If any tenants wish to be released from the lease:

1. They must give _____ days notice to the other parties, make all reasonable efforts to find a replacement, and will remain responsible for all rent, utilities and other charges until a replacement is found. ____________________________(initials/date)

2. When a replacement is found, all agree that the remaining roommates must approve or disapprove of the potential roommate within five days and that any refusal to accept a new roommate must be reasonable (i.e. different gender, smoker). __________________________________________________________(initials/date)

3. All outstanding debts will be settled before the roommate(s) leaves. __________________________________________________________(initials/date)

4. All damages done to the apartment will be assessed and the security deposit will be apportioned appropriately. This is usually handled through the management of your housing. __________________________________________________(initials/date)

DOMESTIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Items used for the apartment are divided among the roommates as agreed upon. Fair and equal responsibility regarding food, cooking, laundry and cleaning are as follows. _____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________(initials/date)

PETS AND ANIMALS

There will _____ will not _____ be pets in the apartment at any time. If one roommate or guest brings a pet, that roommate will be responsible for all charges and penalties. _____________________________________________________(initials/date)

STUDY HOURS

The hours of _____ to _____ Sunday through Thursday shall be designated for studying. At this time the apartment is to be quiet and free from distractions unless mutually agreed upon otherwise. __________________________________(initials/date)

 PARTIES AND NOISE

Parties will be____ will not be____ allowed on weekends or by agreed upon terms. All roommates must become familiar with the OCL home web page “Tips for a Successful Party” (this will help eliminate noise violation fees). The host of the party will be responsible for their guests, and clean up.

Other times noise levels will be as follows: ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________We will respect each other’s reasonable request for special circumstance needs. (I.e. illness, heavy study load etc,) ____________________________________(initials/date)

OVERNIGHT GUESTS

Overnight guests will _____ will not _____ be allowed on weekends____ and/or weeknights_____ with the prior consent of the other roommates. No guest shall visit for more than _____ days of the week. All guests must have the approval of the other roommates. Any damages caused by guests shall be charged to the host roommate. The host is responsible for the conduct and expenses for his/her guest(s). ______(initials/date)

MODIFICATIONS

Any changes must be made in writing, agreed upon by all roommates, initialed/signed and dated by each roommate and attached to this agreement in order to be effective.

Signatures

Roommate 1 __________________________________ Date_________

Roommate 2 __________________________________ Date_________

Roommate 3 __________________________________ Date_________

Roommate 4 __________________________________ Date_________