Roommate Agreement
Why use a roommate agreement?
The objective of a roommate agreement is to stimulate discussion and come to a mutual
understanding among roommates on issues related to living off campus. Get with your
roommate(s) before signing a lease together and honestly discuss likes, dislikes, needs,
values, and expectations. Include in your discussions scenarios of what could come up in
the course of a year and how each of you expect it to be handled. The more you put into
discussing issues now the more problems you will avoid later. Your roommate(s) can make
or break your year.
This format is not set in stone!
This is simply a draft. We recommend that you and your roommates design an agreement
that fits your expectations, living condition, and lifestyle. Use our form as a guide.
Feel free to add or delete any information as long as it is mutually agreed upon.
Is it legal?
This document becomes a legal contract when the appropriate parties sign it. We suggest
that each roommate initial each section of the contract as well. A document such as this
agreement can be used in a court of law.
What do I do after signing the agreement?
Make copies for every roommate. Keep them in a safe place so you can refer to them if
there is ever a need. Keep lines of communication open between all roommates; try to head
problems off before they get too big for such small living quarters
Roommate Agreement Form
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