A Roommate Contract is an agreement between two or more people who will be sharing a living space. It outlines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of each roommate and is designed to minimize potential conflicts and misunderstandings. Roommate Contracts typically cover topics such as rent and utilities payments, household chores, guest policies, noise levels, and conflict resolution procedures. There are two types of Roommate Contracts: written and verbal. A written contract is a legally binding document that both roommates must sign, and should be kept on file for future reference. A verbal contract is an agreement between the roommates that is not legally binding but should still be taken seriously.