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Adult, Graduate & Off Campus Student Services recommends that a Roommate Contract be
completed anytime a new lease is signed or a lease is a
renewed. This document is designed to provide it's users
the opportunity to establish some guidelines related to
the details of their living arrangements. Users are encouraged to spend quality time discussing each section,
being as forthright and honest with their opinions as
possible.
The sample contract below is also available in
PDF Format or can be found in the
Off Campus Survival Manual.
This agreement made on _____________ is
a contract between: ______________________,
___________________________,
________________________________, and
_____________________________ co-tenants at
______________________________ Apt. # __________ in
__________________________________, Texas.
I understand that I am entering into a legally binding
agreement with my roommates. I also understand that we as
a group and I as an individual are responsible to our
landlord, the utility companies, and each other.
TERM OR PERIOD OF AGREEMENT
This agreement is to begin on
___________________ for a term lasting from
______________________ to ____________________. I fully
understand and accept the rules and responsibilities of
this agreement.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
This security deposit for the
dwelling is $_________. My share amounts to $__________.
I understand that this amount will be returned to me less
the amount deducted by the landlord for unpaid rent,
and/or damages. I accept responsibility for damages which
I, my pet, or a friend of mine causes, and I will
reimburse my roommate(s) for the part of their security
deposit withheld for those damages.
RENT
The total rent according to the
terms of our lease agreement with our landlord for the
dwelling is $________ per month. I agree to pay 1/___ of
the monthly rent. This amounts to $_______. The total
amount I and my roommate(s) are liable for over the
period of the lease is $_______, of which my share is
$_______. I understand that we as a group and I as an
individual am responsible to our landlord for the total
rent for the term of the agreement.
UTILITIES
I agree to pay 1/___ of the
deposits and/or hook-up charges for all utilities.
I agree to pay 1/___ of the monthly utility bills except
telephone.
I agree to pay 1/___ of the monthly telephone service
charges, plus all long distance calls which I make and
the taxes on those calls.
I agree to pay as follows for any additional utilities:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MOVING OUT
If, for whatever reason, I move out
of the dwelling, I realize it is primarily my
responsibility to find a replacement. I agree to
look for a replacement roommate which is acceptable to my
present roommates. If one of my roommates moves out, I
will also attempt to find a replacement roommate.
I understand the need to be reasonable in
accepting a replacement roommate.
If I move out of the dwelling and a replacement roommate
has not been found, I realize that I am still
legally responsible to my roommates for paying my share
of the rent and utility bills.
I understand that I, as an individual, can be held
responsible to my landlord and/or the utility companies
for up to the entire rent and/or utility bills, if my
roommate(s) fail to fulfill their part of this agreement.
I agree to the following arrangements regarding:
FOOD/SHOPPING:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CLEANLINESS/CLEANING RESPONSIBILITIES:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRIVACY:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SHARING OF PERSONAL ITEMS:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOISE/STUDY TIMES:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SMOKING, DRINKING, DRUGS:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PARTIES/ENTERTAINING:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PETS:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL REMARKS (attach additional sheets if necessary to
address other issues such as security, furniture,
appliances):
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As party of this agreement I realize that I, as well as
each of my roommates, have equal rights to the use of the
space and facilities in the dwelling with the exception
of the areas we have designated as each one's private
space. This agreement is intended to promote harmony
between roommates by clarifying the expectations and
responsibilities of roommates to each others.
All obligations under this contract are to be performed
in _____________________________________, Brazos County,
Texas.
To be effective, it is not necessary to witness or
notarize this agreement. Each roommate should sign below
and receive an original copy.
The parties have executed this agreement on (date)
_________________________, 20____.
____________________________________________________
resident's signature
& date
____________________________________________________
resident's signature
& date
____________________________________________________
resident's signature
& date
____________________________________________________
resident's signature
& date
The information and forms offered by Adult, Graduate & Off Campus Student Services at Texas A&M
University are for the mutual benefit of off campus students and local property
owners. The University assumes no responsibility for situations arising from the
use of the provided forms.
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