How to write a roommate agreement Names of both tenants. The property address. The dates the lease begins and ends. The amount of rent each person pays. Who pays for utilities. Who pays the security deposit. Which bedroom each person occupies. Who buys food, or if you're each buying your own food.
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.