Don't tell them your parents will be paying half of the rent. If you want to add your mom because she will help you pay rent, it's still not necessary.It's okay to list your parents' address as the current living place or even have them act as guarantors if needed. Tomonth agreement is a 30day contract. Each time you pay rent, you renew the contract for another 30 days. These forms are an exclusive benefit of AAGLA membership. Your rental agreement can be verbal, written, implied, or a combination of them. You "have a contract" if you pay the rent for the place without anything else. Make sure there's a clear understanding on finances. A look at the lease signing process, including who needs to sign the lease, who signs the lease first, and who gets a copy of the lease.