A roommate agreement is essential to set clear rules and responsibilities for everyone involved. By signing a well-defined contract, roommates ensure a harmonious and legally protected shared living arrangement. Here is a sample roommate agreement that you can copy and paste to adapt to your situation:
Between the undersigned:
- Landlord (owner): [Full name, address, phone number]
- Roommates: [Full name, address, phone number for each roommate]
Agreement Purpose:
Provision of a private room within an apartment located at [Full address of the apartment in Paris].
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Property Description
Private room with access to shared spaces (kitchen, living room, bathroom).
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Term of Agreement
This agreement is signed for a period of [e.g., 1 year], renewable automatically unless terminated with one month’s notice.
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Rent and Utilities
The monthly rent for each roommate is [Amount] euros, excluding utilities. Monthly utility charges are divided as follows: [details of utilities and amounts].
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Security Deposit
A security deposit of [Amount] euros is required to cover any potential damages.
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Obligations and House Rules
Each roommate agrees to respect shared living rules, including task sharing, guest management, and maintenance of shared spaces.
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Solidarity Clause
Roommates are jointly responsible for full rent payment. In case of non-payment by one roommate, the other(s) may be required to cover the total rent.
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Termination
Termination must be notified in writing with a one-month notice period.