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Rent and utility payments, cleaning and housekeeping responsibilities, food and kitchen guidelines, noise and quiet hours, guest policy, personal property and storage space, lease and renewal agreement are the key elements that must be included in a roommate agreement.

Questions to Get to Know a Roommate What's your daily routine? ... How would you prioritize the following activities: work, play, clean, and rest? ... Do you believe in past lives? ... What time do you generally wake up and go to bed? ... What conditions do you require to sleep? ... What is the best means of approach to make a request?

Ask for Paperwork and Their Rental History This should give you an idea of how reliable the person is as a roommate and renter. A letter of recommendation from a previous landlord, a copy of their credit score, proof of income, and like documents are a great place to start.

Things of a Personal Nature Not to Share: Personal hygiene products: Toothbrushes. Razors. Bars of soap (liquid soap is okay) Deodorant. ... Clothing items: Shoes (especially if the person doesn't wear socks) Underwear. Hats. ... Bed: Don't offer up your roommate's bed without first asking. Miscellaneous items: Earrings. Headphones.

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.

Your roommate has as much right to occupy the space as you do. If you want to keep the nonpaying roommate (or anyone else) out by changing the locks, you must get your landlord's permission, and you'll have to pay the cost. Legally, everyone on the lease is entitled to a new key, including the nonpaying roommate.