
ROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT
SHARED HOUSING
This is a legally binding agreement. It is intended to promote household harmony by clarifying the
expectations and responsibilities of the Owner or Principal Tenant (Landlords) and Tenant when they share
the same home. The term “Landlord” refers to either Owner or Principal Tenant.
Landlord shall provide a copy of this executed (signed) document to the Tenant, as required by law.
Rental Unit Located at:
Address City State
Parties
Owner/Principal Tenant (circle) Tenant
Name Name
Terms
Length of Agreement: Month-to-Month
Either party may cancel or change terms of this agreement upon thirty (30) days WRITTEN notice. The
notice period may be lengthened or shortened by mutual WRITTEN agreement, but no less than 7 days.
Rent
$ , is payable monthly on the day of the month, to .
Rent does / does not include utilities. If it does not, utility bills will be apportioned as follows:
Gas/Electricity: Tenant pays % of monthly bill. dollars
Water/Garbage: Tenant pays % of monthly bill. dollars
Phone: Tenant pays % of monthly bill plus personal long distance calls. dollars
Other: Tenant pays % of monthly bill. dollars
Household Rules
Cleaning Kitchen use
Overnight guests Use of washer, dryer, appliances
Smoking Use of common areas
Alcohol/drug use Use of telephone
Studying/quiet hours Sharing personal items
Music/TV Bedroom assignment
Pets Other
Attach supplementary sheet for more detail or additional categories.
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