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Roommate Agreement
Free roommate agreement template covering rent split, chores, guests, and other shared-living expectations.
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This free roommate agreement covers 1. Rent and Utilities, 2. Security Deposit, 3. Shared Spaces and Chores, 4. Guests, 5. Quiet Hours with 12 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Roommate Agreement
Roommates: [Name(s)] Address: [Address] Effective Date: [Date]
1. Rent and Utilities
Total rent: [Amount], split as: [e.g. "equally" or by room size — specify amounts per person]. Utilities: [How split, and who's on the accounts]. Due date: [Day of month], paid to [Landlord directly / one roommate who forwards it].
2. Security Deposit
[How the deposit was split and how it will be divided when someone moves out.]
3. Shared Spaces and Chores
[Cleaning schedule/rotation for common areas — kitchen, bathroom, living room.]
4. Guests
[Policy on overnight guests — how many nights, notice expected, etc.]
5. Quiet Hours
[Agreed quiet hours, if any.]
6. Shared Items
[Who owns what shared furniture/items, and what happens to them if someone moves out.]
7. Moving Out
A roommate who wants to move out will give [Notice Period] notice and remains responsible for their share of rent until [a replacement is found / the notice period ends].
8. Conflict Resolution
[How disagreements will be handled — e.g. "a house meeting before anything else."]
[Each roommate signs:] Roommate: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This is an agreement between roommates, not a lease with the landlord — it doesn't replace or override whatever the actual lease says, and a landlord isn't bound by it.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 8 standard sections: 1. Rent and Utilities, 2. Security Deposit, 3. Shared Spaces and Chores, 4. Guests, 5. Quiet Hours, 6. Shared Items, …
- 12 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
- Fixed docstoc.io footer on every PDF (not removable)
Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this roommate agreement template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this roommate agreement is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this roommate agreement cover?
This legal template includes 1. Rent and Utilities, 2. Security Deposit, 3. Shared Spaces and Chores, 4. Guests. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 12 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free legal and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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