{"id":9316,"date":"2025-07-15T05:01:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T05:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/?p=9316"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:13:13","slug":"how-to-write-a-roommate-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/how-to-write-a-roommate-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"A Renter\u2019s Guide to Roommate Agreements (+Templates)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever shared a space with someone, you know how quickly things can go from chill to chaotic, especially when rent, bills, and chores are involved. That\u2019s where a roommate agreement comes in. It\u2019s a simple agreement that helps set expectations and avoid awkward conversations.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we\u2019ll break down what to include, what to skip, and where to find the best roommate agreement template to get you started.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear in mind that this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by province and territory, and individual circumstances matter. If you need legal guidance, you should always consult a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-callout-block_00f9b6fcaaeb7e417fa5b39c3ff90fa5\" class=\"post-block py-8\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"px-6 py-8 border-l-8 border-indigo-500 rounded-l-lg md:py-11 md:px-12 bg-grayBluish-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose body-2 text-grayBluish-900\"><p>A roommate agreement is a written contract between people living in the same rental unit that outlines shared responsibilities, rules, and expectations. Here&#8217;s how to write one:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gather your roommates<\/li>\n<li>Start with the basics<\/li>\n<li>Discuss money<\/li>\n<li>Set a cleaning\/chore schedule<\/li>\n<li>Set house rules<\/li>\n<li>Plan for disagreements<\/li>\n<li>Add a move-out notice clause<\/li>\n<li>Review and sign<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-roommate-agreement\">What is a roommate agreement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A roommate agreement is a written contract between people living in the same rental unit that outlines shared responsibilities, house rules, and expectations. It helps prevent misunderstandings and can be used to resolve disputes around things like rent, cleaning, guests, or bills.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s who should consider creating a roommate agreement:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone not listed on the lease but contributing to the rent or living in the unit<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends living together<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siblings or extended family sharing a rental&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquaintances or strangers matched through rental ads (especially since there&#8217;s no prior relationship or trust built)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-is-student-tenant-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living in a shared dorm room or a rental house<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone joining mid-lease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the benefits, even the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tal.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/signing-a-lease\/joint-tenancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribunal administratif du logement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Quebec\u2019s rental board, recommends having a roommate agreement in place to help establish trust and avoid future conflict.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-include-and-what-not-to-include-in-a-roommate-agreement\">What to include and what not to include in a roommate agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good roommate agreement should cover the essentials of your living arrangement without overstepping legal boundaries or personal rights. Here\u2019s what to include (and what to leave out) when writing one.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good idea to <\/span><b>include the following<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full name of each roommate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date (day, month, year)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address where roommates live together&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signatures of each roommate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much rent each person is paying&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How things like bills will be split between you<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/do-all-roommates-need-renters-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each roommate will have renters&#8217; insurance<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or if it will be shared<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning responsibilities&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How appliances, internet, and other services are shared&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What spaces are private vs shared&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What activities are allowed in the shared space&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether pets are allowed&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How disagreements will be handled&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much notice each roommate needs to provide if moving out<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you <\/span><b>shouldn\u2019t include<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Terms that contradict the lease: <\/strong><\/span>For example, you can\u2019t change who\u2019s responsible for the rent, how much is owed, or allow pets if the lease says otherwise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Unenforceable personal rules:<\/strong> Avoid setting rules about things like curfews, appearance, or who someone can bring over (ex. all roommates must be home by 10pm)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Penalties like fines or evictions: <\/strong> You can\u2019t legally fine or kick your roommate out without involving the landlord or following eviction procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-cta-block_5bf52b6cb7911624ec4e9165b54644a8\" class=\"post-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-20\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lg:flex justify-between items-center gap-x-6 rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-8 py-7 shadow-[0_2px_10px_0_theme(colors.surface.background.disabled)]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-white lg:mb-0\">Get the best price on tenant insurance year-after-year<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&#038;externalId=blog\" class=\"the-button the-button--white !text-text-primary\">Get a quote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-write-a-roommate-agreement\">How to write a roommate agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a roommate agreement might sound like a chore, but trust us, it can save you from major headaches down the line. The good news? It doesn\u2019t have to be fancy or full of legal jargon. Just follow these steps and customize one of the handy templates we\u2019ve linked below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gather-your-roommates\">Gather your roommates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down with everyone living in the space. A roommate agreement only works if everyone\u2019s involved and on the same page.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-the-basics\">Start with the basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down details like the address, each roommate\u2019s full name, and the date of the agreement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discuss-money\">Discuss money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide who\u2019s paying what, when it\u2019s due, and how you split it. For example, if one roommate has a smaller room, they may pay less rent. Note how payments will be made and who will pay the landlord.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-a-cleaning-chore-schedule\">Set a cleaning\/chore schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one wants to be the only one taking out the trash or washing the dishes. Set schedules for chores, shared duties, and expectations for keeping the rental tidy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-house-rules\">Set house rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover things like guests, quiet hours, smoking, drinking, and what\u2019s allowed in shared spaces. This is the time for you all to discuss and agree on what works for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-for-disagreements\">Plan for disagreements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens if there\u2019s an argument? Agree on how to handle it. Maybe you\u2019ll want to have a roommate meeting or check-in.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-a-move-out-notice-clause\">Add a move-out notice clause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide how much notice each roommate has to give before moving out. 30 days is common, but adjust based on what works for the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-review-and-sign\">Review and sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve discussed it, write it all down. Review the agreement and have everybody sign it. Save a copy for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fill-in-the-blank-roommate-agreement-templates\">Fill-in-the-blank roommate agreement templates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a roommate agreement but don\u2019t want to write it from scratch? Here are a few fill-in-the-blank roommate agreement templates you can use to speed up the process and ensure you\u2019ve covered your bases.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tohs.ca\/products\/roommate-agreement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toronto Housing Society<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandadoc.com\/roommate-agreement-template\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PandaDoc<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomies.ca\/roommate-agreement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roomies Canada<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/campusmentalhealth.ca\/infosheets\/roommate-agreement-template\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-roommate-agreements\">FAQs about roommate agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"post-faq-block_4e43b3d67e4695b532019408a48387fa\" class=\"g-post-faq py-8\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse\" data-accordion=\"collapse\" class=\"max-w-[792px] mx-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">Are roommate agreements legally binding?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-0\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Canada, roommate agreements <i>can <\/i>be legally binding, but certain conditions must be met for any document to be considered enforceable in court. The terms that make a contract legal and binding typically include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Everyone signing is above the age of consent (18 in Canada)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone agrees to the terms of the contract willingly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone understands what they\u2019re signing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The terms of the contract are legal (nothing that breaks the law or goes against your lease)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><br \/>\nrnEven then, how a roommate agreement is interpreted or enforced can vary depending on the facts of the case and the province or territory where you live. Some courts may treat these agreements as informal arrangements, especially if the terms are vague or if the parties treat them casually.rnrnIt is strongly recommended that you seek advice from a properly licensed lawyer in your province or territory to confirm if your agreement is valid and enforceable<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">Does a roommate agreement need to be notarized?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-1\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A roommate agreement doesn\u2019t need to be notarized to be legal or binding.\u00a0 However, if you are considering getting it notarized to have that extra layer of security between you and your roommates, seek advice from a properly licensed lawyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever shared a space with someone, you know how quickly things can go from chill to chaotic, especially when rent, bills, and chores are involved. 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