Roommate Agreement
A roommate agreement is a contract between co-tenants sharing a residence that sets out how rent and expenses are divided and establishes shared household rules, separate from any lease with the landlord. Use this when you're moving in with a roommate and want a written, signed understanding of how rent and bills are split, plus basic house rules — separate from any lease with the landlord.
What's included
A ready-to-use roommate agreement with signature fields already placed for Roommate A and Roommate B. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Rent and utility split
- Security deposit contribution and refund
- Shared spaces and house rules
- Guest policy
- Move-out and notice terms
- Dispute resolution among roommates
What you'll fill in
[Roommate 1 Name][Roommate 2 Name][Property Address][Move-In Date][Total Monthly Rent][Each Roommate's Rent Share][Utility Split Percentage][Security Deposit Amount]Legal summary
Signing a roommate agreement creates a private arrangement among co-tenants for splitting rent, utilities, and responsibilities, and for handling situations like a roommate moving out early. It does not replace or modify the lease with the landlord, who is generally not a party to it.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Roommate Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Roommate Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Roommate A and Roommate B — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this Roommate Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Roommate Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Generate a filled Roommate Agreement using this template for two roommates splitting rent 50/50.”
“Explain what a roommate agreement covers that a lease with the landlord doesn't.”
“Adapt this Roommate Agreement for three roommates with unequal room sizes and rent shares.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.