Name: Print the name of each roommate listed on the lease. Eligibility Status: Circle the status that makes each person eligible for the apartment. Departure Date, if leaving: For the person leaving, list a date that the person will be moving out of the apartment.
Here are 25 essential roommate rules you should have before moving in together: Take Care of the Bills. Don't Use Each Other's Things Without Asking. Be Considerate about Movies, Music, and TV. Realize You Do Not Have to Be Best Friends. Do Not Let Minor Problems Become Major Resentments. Always Communicate.
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.
The roommate agreement is between roommates and doesn't involve the landlord, while a lease is between one or more roommates and the landlord. Roommate agreements are essential in situations where your roommate decides to move out while the lease is in effect.
Respect privacy and boundaries. Don't look through your roommates belongings or private things. Don't borrow or use without asking permission. If it's not yours, leave it. Don't discuss private matters about the roommate (and their social life,) with others. Be polite and considerate.
You probably don't expect to sue your roommate someday. Yet, it does happen. An agreement creates expectations to keep the living arrangement fair. They also provide protection and peace of mind because they are legally binding.
Residents should treat each other with consideration and kindness. Speak openly and respectfully to address problems and/or concerns in a mature manner. It is expected that residents engage in dialogue to respectfully communicate their personal preferences and participate in resolution should roommate conflicts arise.
To request a roommate, both you and your preferred roommate (requests must be mutual) need to go to My UW Housing and complete the following: Either create a roommate group for your roommate(s) to join or join the roommate group your preferred roommate has already created.
All single, new freshman students who will not have reached their 21st birthday by September 1, and who are not residing with their parents or legal guardians, or are not the custodial parent of a dependent child, must live in University residence halls as long as space is available.
All incoming first-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus. Living on campus for at least your first year is a significant advantage that contributes to your success at the University of Oregon. You will be part of a community and make connections with other students, faculty, and staff.