Simple Roommate Agreement Template

The Roommates will share the home located at [full address of the rented home] (the "Home"). The Home is rented under a lease dated [lease date] with [landlord name] (the "Landlord"), as amended or renewed from time to time (the "Lease").

The Lease started on [lease start date] and is set to end on [lease end date]. This Agreement starts on the Effective Date and continues for as long as either Roommate lives in the Home under the Lease, unless it ends earlier under this Agreement.

Each Roommate has a right to use the whole Home as a co-tenant. The private bedrooms are assigned as follows: Roommate 1 uses [room description] and Roommate 2 uses [room description]. All other areas, such as the kitchen, bathroom, living areas and [other shared areas], are shared spaces.

Each Roommate confirms that they have read the Lease and will follow it. Each Roommate will tell the other promptly if they receive any notice from the Landlord or any authority about the Home.

If this Agreement and the Lease conflict, the Lease controls in dealings with the Landlord. Between the Roommates, this Agreement controls as far as the Lease allows.

Each Roommate is responsible to the Landlord for the full obligations under the Lease. Between the Roommates, however, each will bear only their own fair share of costs as set out in this Agreement.

The total monthly rent under the Lease is [amount and currency] (the "Rent"). The Roommates will split the Rent equally, so each Roommate pays 50 percent, which is [amount and currency] per month, unless the Roommates agree otherwise in writing.

Each Roommate will pay their share on or before the [day] day of each month. The Roommates will pay [by one Roommate collecting both shares and paying the Landlord / each directly to the Landlord / other method]. The Roommate who collects and pays will do so on time and give the other proof of payment on request.

If one Roommate does not pay their share on time, the other may, but is not required to, cover the shortfall to avoid trouble with the Landlord. The late Roommate will then repay that amount within [number] days after the other Roommate asks in writing.

Any late fee or penalty charged by the Landlord because a Roommate paid late is the responsibility of that Roommate alone.

If the Rent changes under the Lease, the new Rent will still be split equally, starting on the date the change takes effect.

Each Roommate will keep a record of what they have paid, and either Roommate may ask to see payment records at any reasonable time.

The Landlord holds a security deposit of [amount and currency] (the "Deposit"). The Roommates paid the Deposit in equal shares of [amount and currency] each, unless they agree otherwise in writing: [payment details, if different].

The Deposit is held by the Landlord, not by either Roommate. Neither Roommate may treat any part of it as rent or as a payment owed to them by the other while they still live in the Home.

Deductions from the Deposit for unpaid rent, damage or cleaning beyond normal wear and tear will be charged to the Roommate who caused them. If the cause cannot be identified, or the damage was caused by both Roommates or by shared use, the cost will be split equally.

Before or soon after moving in, the Roommates will together go through the Home, note its condition in writing or with dated photos, and each keep a copy. They will do the same when a Roommate moves out.

When a Roommate moves out and a replacement takes their place, the departing Roommate will be repaid their share of the Deposit by the replacement, or by the remaining Roommate if there is no replacement and the Landlord has not yet returned it, in a way the Roommates agree on in writing, minus any amounts that Roommate owes under this Agreement.

When the Landlord returns the Deposit at the end of the Lease, the Roommates will divide the returned amount equally, after taking into account any deductions that are charged to one Roommate under this Section.

The Roommates will share the cost of the following utilities and household bills for the Home: [electricity, gas, water, internet, trash, other services] (the "Bills").

The Bills will be split equally, so each Roommate pays 50 percent of each Bill. This applies regardless of how much each Roommate actually uses the services.

The accounts for the Bills are in the name of [Roommate 1 / Roommate 2 / both Roommates]. The Roommate whose name is on an account will pay it on time and share a copy of each bill with the other within [number] days of receiving it.

The other Roommate will pay their share to the account holder within [number] days after receiving the bill, by [payment method].

Costs of personal services, such as a private phone plan, streaming subscriptions chosen by only one Roommate, or personal items, belong to the Roommate who chose them. Shared household supplies, such as [cleaning products, toilet paper, other], will be bought by [method, for example in turns or from a shared fund of [amount and currency] per month].

If a Roommate moves out, they remain responsible for their share of the Bills up to their move-out date, and the Roommates will settle final readings and balances together.

The Roommates will share the cleaning and upkeep of the shared spaces fairly. Each Roommate will clean up after themselves right away in the kitchen, bathroom and other shared areas, including dishes, spills and personal items.

Larger regular tasks, such as [cleaning floors, bathroom, kitchen, taking out the trash and recycling], will be split equally and rotated on a schedule of [weekly / other schedule] that the Roommates will set together. Unless they agree otherwise, they will alternate tasks each [period].

If a Roommate cannot do an assigned task, they will tell the other in advance and swap tasks or make it up soon after.

Each Roommate keeps their own private room clean and free from anything that could cause pests, damage or safety problems for the Home.

Food and personal belongings are private unless the owner says they are shared. Neither Roommate will use or borrow the other's belongings without asking first.

A Roommate who damages the Home or the other's belongings must tell the other promptly and pay for repair or replacement, except for normal wear and tear.

If a Roommate repeatedly does not do their share of the chores, the other may ask for a meeting under Section 9, and the Roommates will work out a fair solution, which may include hiring a cleaner at [amount and currency] paid by the Roommate who failed to do their share.

Each Roommate may have guests visit the Home, including overnight guests. The Roommates have not set a fixed limit on the number or length of overnight stays.

This freedom must be used reasonably. A Roommate should give the other a courteous heads-up, when they can, about overnight guests or large gatherings.

Each Roommate is responsible for their guests and for anything their guests do or damage in the Home. Guests must follow the Lease, this Agreement and the house rules, including Quiet Hours.

If a guest stays so often or so long that they begin to live in the Home, or cause a significant increase in utility use or a breach of the Lease, the Roommates will discuss in good faith whether the host should contribute a fair extra amount toward the costs.

A Roommate may ask the other to have a guest leave if the guest is disruptive, unsafe or makes the Roommate uncomfortable in their own home. The host will respect that request.

Neither Roommate will give a guest a key or access code to the Home without the other's agreement. Neither Roommate will allow any guest to engage in unlawful activity in the Home.

Quiet hours are from [start time] to [end time] on [days] and from [start time] to [end time] on [days] (the "Quiet Hours"). During Quiet Hours, each Roommate will keep noise, music, television, calls and visitors at a level that does not disturb the other.

Outside Quiet Hours, each Roommate will still be considerate and keep noise at a reasonable level, especially if the other is working, studying or ill.

Each Roommate respects the other's privacy, personal space and right to be left alone in their own room. Neither Roommate will enter the other's private room without permission, except in an emergency.

Roommates will speak to each other politely and directly, and will raise concerns early and calmly, instead of letting them build up.

Smoking, vaping and pets in the Home are [allowed / not allowed / allowed only with the other Roommate's written agreement], and in any case only if the Lease allows them.

Each Roommate will follow the law and the Lease at the Home, and will not do anything that could put the other Roommate's tenancy, safety or belongings at risk.

A Roommate who wants to move out before the Lease ends must give the other Roommate at least [number] days' written notice (the "Move-Out Notice"), stating the intended move-out date.

After the Move-Out Notice, both Roommates will work together to find a suitable replacement roommate. They will share the work of advertising the room, arranging viewings and screening candidates, and each Roommate will take part in good faith.

Any replacement must be approved by both Roommates, who will not unreasonably refuse approval. A replacement must also be approved by the Landlord if the Lease requires it, and must agree in writing to follow the Lease and this Agreement, or to sign a new agreement on the same terms.

The departing Roommate remains responsible for their share of Rent and Bills until the earlier of the date the replacement takes over or the date the Lease ends, unless the Landlord releases them in writing. The Roommates will cooperate with the Landlord to request such a release.

If no replacement is found by the intended move-out date, the departing Roommate will continue to pay their share under this Agreement until a replacement is in place or the Lease ends. The remaining Roommate will not be required to cover that share.

Before moving out, the departing Roommate will clean their room, return all keys and access devices, remove their belongings, and settle all amounts they owe. The Roommates will carry out the move-out condition check described in Section 3.

Any costs of finding the replacement, such as advertising or Landlord fees of [amount and currency], will be shared equally by the Roommates.

If a disagreement arises, the Roommates will first talk to each other calmly and in good faith, and will try to resolve it within [number] days after one of them raises it in writing or in person.

If they cannot resolve it, they will try mediation with a neutral mediator they both accept, at [location or online]. The costs of the mediator will be shared equally unless the mediator decides otherwise.

If mediation does not resolve the disagreement within [number] days, either Roommate may take the matter to a court with authority over the Home, or to [small claims court / other forum].

Nothing in this Section stops a Roommate from seeking urgent help from a court or authorities when there is a safety risk or an immediate need to protect their rights.

Each Roommate will continue to pay their share of Rent and Bills and to follow this Agreement while a disagreement is being resolved.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [governing jurisdiction], and the courts of [jurisdiction/venue] will have authority over any dispute that cannot be resolved as described above.

This Agreement may be changed only in writing signed or confirmed by both Roommates. Confirmation by email or text message is enough if it clearly states that the Roommate agrees to the change.

This Agreement, together with the Lease, is the full understanding between the Roommates about sharing the Home. It replaces any earlier spoken or written understandings on the same topics.

Neither Roommate may transfer their rights or duties under this Agreement to anyone else, except through a replacement under Section 8.

If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest will continue to apply, and the Roommates will replace the invalid part with a valid one that is as close as possible to the original intent.

If a Roommate does not insist on a right at some point, that does not mean they give up the right later.

This Agreement ends when the Lease ends and the Roommates have settled all amounts owed, or when both Roommates move out, whichever comes first. Obligations that arose before then, including payments owed and Deposit matters, continue until fully settled.

Official notices under this Agreement must be in writing and sent to the contact details above, or to a new address a Roommate has given in writing. Other terms agreed by the Roommates: [additional terms].

This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and electronically, and each signed copy counts as an original.