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Roommate Agreement

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Master Lease Compliance›Property & Parties›Tenancy Structure…

Master Lease Compliance3 questions

1. If this roommate agreement conflicts with the master lease, house rules, or any landlord requirement, which document controls?

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2. Should the agreement include a clause stating that the landlord is not a party, and that this agreement does not modify the landlord's rights or obligations under the master lease?

3. What key restrictions in the master lease are most relevant to this roommate arrangement? Check all that apply.

Property & Parties7 questions

4. In which state is the rental property located?

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5. What is the full address of the rental property, including unit or apartment number?

6. List each person who will sign or be covered by this agreement.

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7. Is any person covered by this agreement a minor, a student in campus-affiliated housing, or subject to employer or school housing rules?

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8. What date does this roommate agreement take effect?

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9. When does the current master lease term expire?

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10. What happens to the master lease at expiration?

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Tenancy Structure1 question

11. Which best describes how the occupants are set up under the master lease?

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Rent Split & Payment10 questions

12. What is the total monthly rent due to the landlord under the master lease?

13. Are there additional recurring charges billed by the landlord beyond base rent (e.g., parking, pet rent, storage, building fees)?

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14. Is any subsidy, rent concession, employer housing benefit, or third-party payment applied to the rent?

15. How will base rent be divided among roommates?

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16. If the landlord raises rent during the lease term, how will each roommate's share be recalculated?

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17. How will rent be paid to the landlord each month?

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18. On what day of the month is rent due to the landlord under the master lease?

19. What proof of payment or receipt system will roommates use to document rent share payments?

20. If a roommate's payment fails or is reversed, who bears bank fees, returned-payment charges, and any landlord late fees caused by that failure?

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21. What notice, grace period, and remedy apply if a roommate misses their internal rent-share deadline?

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Security Deposit4 questions

22. What is the total security deposit held by the landlord under the master lease?

23. Document each roommate's exact contribution to the security deposit.

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24. If one roommate moves out before the lease ends, how is their security deposit share handled?

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25. If the landlord makes deductions from the security deposit at move-out, how are those deductions allocated among roommates?

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Damage, Insurance & Liability5 questions

26. Will roommates complete a joint move-in condition checklist with dated photos for all private rooms and common areas?

27. How will damage to the unit — beyond normal wear and tear — be allocated among roommates?

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28. Are roommates required to maintain renter's insurance?

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29. How will theft, loss, or damage to a roommate's personal property in common areas be handled?

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30. Should the agreement include a mutual indemnification clause: each roommate indemnifies the others for costs, damages, or landlord charges caused by that roommate's breach, guests, pets, or negligence?

Shared Property2 questions

31. Does any roommate own furniture, appliances, or household items in shared spaces that should be documented in this agreement?

32. If roommates purchase household items together during the tenancy, what happens to those items when one roommate leaves?

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Utilities & Shared Expenses9 questions

33. Which utilities are included in the rent and paid by the landlord?

34. For each tenant-paid utility or service, which roommate holds the account and who has access to the account information?

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35. How will tenant-paid utility costs be divided among roommates?

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36. How quickly must roommates reimburse shared utility bills and household expenses after being notified?

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37. How is internet service handled?

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38. Will roommates share the cost of common household supplies?

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39. What dollar threshold requires advance approval from all roommates before a shared household purchase is made?

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40. If a bedroom is vacant — either between roommates or after a departure — how are rent and utilities allocated among remaining occupants during the vacancy?

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41. Are any streaming services, software subscriptions, or digital accounts shared among roommates?

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Privacy & Access4 questions

42. Under what circumstances may a roommate enter another roommate's private bedroom or personal space?

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43. Who will receive keys, fobs, access codes, mailbox keys, parking passes, or smart-lock access? May roommates make duplicate keys or share access codes with guests?

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44. What rules govern cameras, recording devices, smart speakers, or monitoring equipment in private and common areas?

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45. How will mail, packages, and deliveries be handled?

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Shared Spaces & Cleaning6 questions

46. How will cleaning of shared spaces (kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, hallways) be handled?

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47. Describe the specific chores, frequency, and rotation schedule that applies to shared spaces.

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48. What is the agreed minimum standard for shared-space cleanliness?

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49. How long may dishes be left in the sink or kitchen before constituting a violation of this agreement?

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50. What rules apply to trash, recycling, compost, pest prevention, and overflow?

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51. What rules apply to shared bathroom use, laundry, toiletries, towels, and laundry appliances?

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Kitchen & Food Rules4 questions

52. How will food, groceries, and kitchen supplies be managed?

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53. Will roommates label their food in the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry?

54. Do any roommates have food allergies, dietary restrictions, or kitchen safety needs that require household rules (e.g., nut-free cooking areas, halal/kosher separation, specific storage requirements)?

55. Are there any restrictions on kitchen use hours (e.g., no cooking, blending, or loud appliance use after a certain hour)?

Guests & Overnight Visitors6 questions

56. How many consecutive nights may a guest stay without prior roommate approval?

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57. Is there a maximum number of total overnight guest-nights per roommate per calendar month?

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58. At what point does a regularly-staying guest become an unauthorized occupant requiring household approval and potentially landlord consent?

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59. May guests receive keys, access codes, fobs, or parking passes? May guests be left alone in the unit?

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60. Is the hosting roommate responsible for their guest's conduct, damage, noise, and compliance with this agreement and the master lease?

61. Is there a separate policy for a romantic partner, significant other, or other person who stays frequently?

Conduct & Safety3 questions

62. Are smoking, vaping, cannabis use, incense burning, or open flames permitted in the unit or on associated outdoor spaces?

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63. What rules apply to parties, gatherings, and social events in the unit?

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64. Should the agreement include an explicit clause that illegal activity on the premises — including drug distribution, weapons violations, and harassment — constitutes an incurable material breach allowing immediate termination of the breaching roommate's rights?

Quiet Hours & Lifestyle5 questions

65. What are the agreed quiet hours on weeknights (Sunday through Thursday)?

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66. What are the agreed quiet hours on weekends (Friday and Saturday nights)?

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67. Are there agreed thermostat, temperature, windows, air conditioning, or ventilation rules that apply to the shared household?

68. Do any roommates have allergies, chronic health conditions, sleep disorders, religious practices, or other lifestyle needs that require specific household accommodations?

69. Do any roommates regularly work from home, attend school remotely, or conduct professional calls from the unit?

Pets2 questions

70. Does the master lease permit pets or animals in the unit?

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71. Does any roommate have an assistance animal, service animal, or disability-related accommodation that requires household rules?

Early Departure & Replacement6 questions

72. How much advance notice must a roommate give the other roommate(s) before moving out?

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73. If a roommate leaves before the lease ends, what are their financial and replacement obligations?

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74. Do remaining roommates have approval rights over a proposed replacement roommate?

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75. What objective criteria apply to evaluating replacement roommates?

76. Who pays costs associated with finding and onboarding a replacement roommate?

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77. When is a departing roommate released from future rent, utility, and household obligations under this agreement?

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Moving Out5 questions

78. What condition must a departing roommate leave their private bedroom in?

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79. What must a departing roommate return or disable upon move-out?

80. Will roommates prepare a final accounting statement upon any roommate's departure?

81. What happens to personal property left behind by a departing roommate after the agreed move-out date?

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82. Which obligations should survive a roommate's departure or this agreement's termination?

Notices2 questions

83. How must formal notices between roommates be delivered to be legally effective under this agreement?

84. When is a formal notice considered received for purposes of this agreement?

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Default & Remedies4 questions

85. What is the process for addressing a breach of this agreement?

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86. Should the agreement include an explicit prohibition on self-help removal — meaning no roommate may change locks, remove belongings, shut off utilities, or take any other action to constructively evict another roommate?

87. What remedies are available to the non-breaching roommate(s) after the cure period expires?

88. Under what circumstances may roommates formally request that another roommate vacate the unit?

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Dispute Resolution2 questions

89. If roommates cannot resolve a dispute between themselves following the default and cure process, what is the next formal step?

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90. Do all roommates acknowledge that this agreement governs only their relationship with each other, does not modify the master lease, and does not bind or alter the landlord's rights?

Administration4 questions

91. How may this roommate agreement be amended?

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92. Should the agreement include standard contract boilerplate: entire agreement clause, counterparts, severability, no-waiver, and consent to electronic records?

93. Will a copy of this agreement be provided to the landlord, property manager, or any third party (e.g., university housing office, employer)?

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94. How will this agreement be signed, and by whom?

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