Room Rental Agreement
Private room and shared residence terms
This Agreement is made between [Landlord / Primary Tenant name] (the “Primary Party”) and [Subtenant / Roommate name] (the “Occupant”). The parties agree as follows:
1. Premises and private space
The shared residence is [property address]. The Occupant has exclusive use of [private bedroom description] and reasonable shared use, subject to this Agreement, the master lease, building rules, and law.
2. Term
Occupancy is month-to-month beginning [date]. No term extends beyond the Primary Party's right to possess the premises. Legally required notice controls.
3. Rent
Rent is $0.00 monthly, due on day 1. Late fee terms: A fee of $25 after a 5-day grace period, only if lawful. Fees apply only when lawful.
4. Security deposit
Deposit: $0.00. Subject to law, deductions may cover unpaid amounts, damage beyond ordinary wear, or other lawful charges. Balance and required itemization will be provided within 30 days, or sooner if law requires.
5. Utilities
Shared utilities will be divided equally among adult occupants unless a written bill allocation states otherwise.
6. House rules
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–7:00 AM. Guests: Overnight guests require advance agreement and may stay no more than 3 nights in a 7-day period. Smoking: Prohibited inside the residence. Pets: No pets without prior written approval.
Room Rental Agreement
Private room and shared residence terms
7. Care, access, and shared areas
The Occupant will keep private and shared areas reasonably clean, report unsafe conditions or damage, and not alter locks or premises without consent. Lawful access and notice remain governed by the master lease and law.
8. Master lease, consent, and compliance
This Agreement grants no rights beyond the master lease. Required owner, landlord, association, co-tenant, or housing-provider consent must be obtained before occupancy. The Occupant will follow the master lease, lawful rules, occupancy limits, and law. The Primary Party remains responsible under the master lease unless expressly released in writing.
9. Liability and individual obligations
This is an agreement for the designated room and shared use. It does not create joint-and-several liability unless the master lease or law does so. Each party remains responsible for their conduct, guests, payments, and damage.
10. Termination, default, and move-out
Termination, nonpayment remedies, entry, notice, and removal must follow the master lease and law; no self-help eviction is authorized. At move-out the Occupant will return keys, remove belongings, provide a forwarding address, and leave the space reasonably clean.
11. Entire agreement; changes
This document and signed addenda contain the parties' agreement. Changes must be written and signed. If a term is unenforceable, remaining terms continue where permitted. Mandatory law controls.
12. Acknowledgment and signatures
Each party reviewed this Agreement, had an opportunity to seek advice, and received or can access the master lease and required disclosures.
Customizable template — not legal advice. Review local law, required disclosures, deposit handling, notice, and owner consent before signing.
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