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A roommate agreement is a legally binding document that you and whomever you share your living space with will sign. It spells out how you will split bills, share items or food, use and maintain common areas and eventually move out.
Without a written lease, the tenant may occupy the property from month to month. This means that you cannot evict the tenant without at least one month's notice. If you have a written lease, it might provide for a weekly tenancy, or it could give the tenant the right to stay longer than a month.
Ask for Paperwork and Their Rental History This should give you an idea of how reliable the person is as a roommate and renter. A letter of recommendation from a previous landlord, a copy of their credit score, proof of income, and like documents are a great place to start.
What do I include in a Roommate Agreement? Information about the property, roommates, and original lease. ... Term or length of the agreement. ... Rent responsibilities. ... Security deposit details. ... Responsibilities for utilities and household costs. ... House rules, roommate duties, and restrictions. ... Rules for termination of tenancy.
Things of a Personal Nature Not to Share: Personal hygiene products: Toothbrushes. Razors. Bars of soap (liquid soap is okay) Deodorant. ... Clothing items: Shoes (especially if the person doesn't wear socks) Underwear. Hats. ... Bed: Don't offer up your roommate's bed without first asking. Miscellaneous items: Earrings. Headphones.
In addition to house rules, your Roommate Agreement should specify how parking, bedrooms, and household duties, such as cleaning and chores, are divided. It may also restrict certain things, such as having pets.
Questions to Get to Know a Roommate What's your daily routine? ... How would you prioritize the following activities: work, play, clean, and rest? ... Do you believe in past lives? ... What time do you generally wake up and go to bed? ... What conditions do you require to sleep? ... What is the best means of approach to make a request?
Rent and utility payments, cleaning and housekeeping responsibilities, food and kitchen guidelines, noise and quiet hours, guest policy, personal property and storage space, lease and renewal agreement are the key elements that must be included in a roommate agreement.