Roommate Agreement
A Roommate Agreement is a legal document which sets out the terms and conditions of the tenancy between you and your roommates.
Last updated December 18, 2024
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Roommate Agreement If:
- You are living with roommates at your place of residence and you need to set out the terms and conditions of the tenancy to prevent disputes from arising.
- You want to formalise the details of living together with roommates.
What does this Roommate Agreement cover?
- Proportion of bills to be paid by each tenant.
- Use of the individual personal property by tenants within the shared living space.
- Guests and pets within the shared living space.
- Allocation of household chores between tenants.
- Obligations following a roommate’s termination of tenancy
- Replacing tenants
- General matters.
Further information:
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The Legal Risk Score of a Roommate Agreement Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- There is a risk that if one roommate fails to fulfill their financial obligations, such as paying for their share of bills or compensating for damages, the other roommates might have to cover these costs to avoid penalties or service interruptions.
- The agreement allows roommates to borrow each other's personal items with permission, but changing minds about sharing can lead to misunderstandings or conflicts over property use and ownership.
- Managing guests can be challenging, especially if a guest overstays or behaves inappropriately, potentially causing discomfort or disputes among roommates without a clear enforcement mechanism.
This document provides a structured approach to managing shared living arrangements, which can mitigate common risks associated with roommate situations. However, the effectiveness of the agreement relies heavily on the cooperation and goodwill of all parties involved, and there may be challenges in enforcing some of the terms without creating personal conflicts.
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