Roommate Lease Agreement - 2 - Sign and enforce responsibilities

Sep 16, 2026

Roommate Agreement template defining the rights and responsibilities among new tenants, co-tenants, and the landlord/principal. Covers the term aligned to the main lease, party details, and the shared property address. Includes security deposit handling, damage reimbursement, monthly rent payment obligations, and landlord eviction risk for late or incomplete payments. Addresses utilities and services allocations, move-out replacement responsibilities, additional household agreements, governing law, and signature authorization fields.

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Section 1: The Parties & Property

Section 2: Security Deposit

Section 3: Rent

Section 4: Utilities

Section 5: Move-Out

Section 6: Additional Agreements

Section 7: Governing Law

Section 8: Authorization

ROOMMATE AGREEMENT This roommate contract is provided for the mutual benefit of roommates, and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice, you must contact an attorney. Section 1. The Parties & Property Date: New Tenant: hereinafter referred to as the “New Tenant” Landlord/Principal: hereinafter referred to as “Landlord/Principal”. Current Co-Tenant(s): , , , , . Property: (address) . This agreement is to last for the same term as our lease agreement, which runs from [start date] to [end date] . • New Tenant understands that they are entering into a legally binding agreement that is enforceable by and between the other roommates and the Landlord/Principal Tenant. • If the owner of the property is not living in the shared residence I understand that this agreement is not enforceable with regard to it’s owner, and will not protect me against any claims that the owner may have against myself or my roommates under our roommate contract. Section 2. Security Deposit • The security deposit for the rental premises is Dollars ($ ) totaling Dollars ($ ) including all the roommates combined deposits. • The New Tenant agrees to accept responsibility for damages, which my pet(s), my guests, or that are cause and will reimburse the other roommate(s) for the part of their security deposit withheld for these damages. Section 3. Rent • The total rent according to the lease agreement is Dollars ($ ) per month. The New Tenant agrees to pay Dollars ($ ) per month on or before the due date set forth in the lease agreement. • All payments will be made to . • The New Tenant understands that the owner of the property can evict all of the tenants if the landlord does not receive the rental payments in full and on time each month. Section 4. Utilities • The New Tenant agrees to pay 1/ for the following utilities: _________________________________________ • The New Tenant agrees to pay 1/ of the following services: _________________________________________ • The New Tenant agrees to place the following utilities in their name , and to ensure that monthly payments are collected and made by all co-tenants in full and on time. • The New Tenant agrees to pay as follows for any additional utilities or services: . Section 5. Move-Out If, for any reason, the New Tenant moves out of the rental premises before the lease has concluded they realize that it is their responsibility to find a replacement tenant. The New Tenant is to take reasonable steps to find a replacement roommate who is acceptable to the present roommates. If one of the roommates moves out, the New Tenant understands that it the Landlord/Principal Tenant’s responsibility to take reasonable steps to find a replacement tenant. The New Tenant understands that it is in the best interests of all roommates to replace any departing tenants. Section 6. Additional Agreements Attached is a description of additional agreements that are incorporated into this contract, including: food/shopping arrangements; cleaning responsibilities; privacy; parking; sharing of personal items; noise/study times; smoking/drinking; parties and entertaining; overnight guests; pets, etc. Section 7. Governing Law This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Section 8. Authorization The roommates have executed this agreement on this day of , 20 Principal Roommate/Landlord’s Signature Printed Name New Roommate’s Signature Printed Name | Co-Roommate’s Signature Printed Name | | --- | | Co-Roommate’s Signature Printed Name | | Co-Roommate’s Signature Printed Name | | Co-Roommate’s Signature Printed Name | Co-Roommate’s Signature Printed Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FAQs

How long does the roommate agreement last?

The agreement lasts for the same term as the main lease, running from the specified start date to the specified end date.

What happens to the security deposit and damage responsibility?

The security deposit amount is combined across roommates. The new tenant accepts responsibility for damages caused by pets or guests and reimburses other roommates for the portion withheld.

What are the rent payment obligations and consequences of nonpayment?

The new tenant must pay the monthly rent amount on or before the due date to the specified payment recipient. If the landlord does not receive full and timely rental payments, the owner may evict the tenants.

Sep 16, 2026

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