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In Illinois, a lease need not be in writing unless it is for a term greater than one year. Although the terms of an oral lease may be difficult to determine, a party may be bound to the terms of an oral agreement just as much as a written one.

Once the document has been signed, each member of the household will be expected to abide by the agreement. It should be fully understood that this is a legally binding document.

A Roommate Agreement is a written contract between roommates that outlines their rights and obligations while living together. This agreement includes house rules, maintenance duties, restricted behaviors, and more. For a Roommate Agreement to be useful, everyone sharing the household must agree to it.

Provided that all parties involved agree to the terms outlined, they must provide their signatures to indicate so. These must be accompanied by the date and legible printing of the associated names. With all this, the document will become legally binding.

What a Tenancy Agreement Should Contain Tenant's identity and address for the Landlord. The property address. The commencement and termination dates of the tenancy/lease. The rent amount. Additional charges, such as legal fees, agency commissions, security deposits, service charges, etc. Tenant and landlord obligations.

I promise to pay 1/__ of the monthly rent. This amounts to $____. The total amount my roommate(s) and I are liable for over the period of the lease is $____, of which my share is $____. I understand that we, as a group and as individuals, are responsible to our landlord for the total rent for the term of the agreement.