Roommate Contract Form printable pdf download

ROOMMATE CONTRACT

This contract is an explanation of duties and responsibilities roommates agree to owe each other.

It does not affect the duties and responsibilities the roommates owe the landlord either by a

separate agreement or by law. Before using this contract it would be wise to consult with a

landlord/tenant counselor concerning the possible effect of the rent control laws in your area.

1. Roommates are co-tenants under this agreement.

The roommates on this contract are:

______________________________________________________________________

2. The following roommates have been • named in and signed the rental agreement

with the landlord:

___________________________________________________________

The following roommates have not been • named in or signed the rental agreement with

the landlord, but agree to comply with all the terms of the rental agreement:

3. Property

The roommates hereby agree to share equally, or in specified proportions the property

known as: ____________________________________________________________

And the following furniture and appliances on said property:

______________________________________________________________________

4. Term

This agreement • is • is not subject to termination at any time given 30 days • written

or • oral notice in advance. However, a roommate may leave and be free of further

financial obligation if a substitute roommate is found and accepted in writing by all

parties, including the landlord. The departing roommate(s) and the remaining

roommate(s) will act in good faith towards achieving landlord consent if needed. It is

understood that the departing roommate may be obligated to make separate

arrangements per the landlord/tenant contract. The departing roommate agrees to pay

his/her share of rent until a substitute roommate is found and accepted. Nevertheless, all

roommates understand that if no new roommate is found and the departing roommate

fails to pay his/her share of the rent, then the remaining tenants are obligated to make

up the departing roommate’s share of the rent to the landlord and must seek recovery

from the departing roommate in a separate action.

5. Rent

The monthly rental for said property shall be $ ________________, due and payable by

check on the ____________________day of each month. Each roommate to pay the

following amount(s) and shall be paid to _____________________________________.

Roommate Contract Form