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A roommate is a long-term co-occupant of an apartment with the lease-holder, with whom the entire living area is shared. The Roommate Law contemplates that the occupant resides in the apartment together with the tenant.

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.

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.

If you are a tenant at will (no lease): Your landlord must give you either a 30-day or 7-day written notice to leave, or they can combine both of these into one notice. Any notice must advise you of your right to contest the eviction in court. This is called a "Notice to Quit."

Each person buys their own groceries ? One of the easiest ways (in theory) to divide up food costs is for everyone to buy and eat their own food. Each person buys cleaning supplies for one room ? Roommate 1 has the kitchen, Roommate 2 has the bathroom and Roommate 3 has the family room.

A roommate agreement is a legally binding document that you and whomever you share your living space with will sign. It spells out how you will split bills, share items or food, use and maintain common areas and eventually move out.