Room Rental Agreement Template - Free PDF

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Owner / Primary Tenant
Phone		Email
Roommate
Roommate Phone		Roommate Email
Home Address
Room Rented
Furnished	YesNo	Keys Provided
Shared Areas

Term	Month-to-monthFixed term
Start Date		End Date
Notice to Move Out
Monthly Rent		Due Day of Month
Payment Method	CashCheckBank transferPayment app
Late Fee		Security Deposit

Included in Rent
Split Between Roommates

Quiet Hours		Overnight Guests
Smoking / Vaping	Not allowedOutdoors only	Pets	Not allowedAllowed with consent
Cleaning & Chores		Parking
Other Rules

How to fill out a Room Rental Agreement

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A room rental agreement is a contract between a homeowner or primary tenant and a person renting one room in a shared home. It sets the rent, deposit, shared areas, utility split and house rules so everyone knows what to expect.

How to fill it out

Enter the owner or primary tenant and the roommate, with phone numbers and emails.
Describe the room being rented and list the shared areas, whether the room is furnished and the keys provided.
Choose month-to-month or a fixed term, then fill in the start date and the notice needed to move out.
Enter monthly rent, due day, payment method, any late fee and the security deposit.
Write down which utilities are included and how the rest are split, then agree on house rules.
Both people sign and date the agreement and keep a copy.

Tips

If you rent the home yourself, check that your own lease allows a roommate or sublet before signing.
Be specific about house rules — quiet hours, guests, cleaning and food — since most roommate conflicts start there.
Put the utility split in writing, including how and when the roommate pays their share.
Rules on deposits and notice to move out vary by state and city, and a roommate may have tenant rights under local law.

Room Rental Agreement example

Parties & Room

Owner / Primary Tenant: Jane Smith
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: [email protected]
Roommate: Emily Johnson
Roommate Phone: (555) 234-5678
Roommate Email: [email protected]
Home Address: 123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701
Room Rented: Upstairs bedroom #2 with shared hall bathroom
Furnished: Yes
Keys Provided: 1 house key, 1 garage remote
Shared Areas: Kitchen, living room, laundry room, backyard

Term, Rent & Deposit

Term: Month-to-month
Start Date: November 1, 2026
End Date: N/A
Notice to Move Out: 30 days’ written notice
Monthly Rent: $700.00
Due Day of Month: 1st
Payment Method: Payment app
Late Fee: $25.00 after the 5th
Security Deposit: $700.00

Utilities

Included in Rent: Water, trash, internet
Split Between Roommates: Electricity and gas split 50/50, paid by the 10th of the month

House Rules

Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Overnight Guests: Up to 3 nights per month
Smoking / Vaping: Not allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Cleaning & Chores: Alternate weekly cleaning of kitchen and bathroom
Parking: Street parking only
Other Rules: Label your food in the fridge. Laundry: Roommate uses machines on Tue/Thu/Sat. Thermostat stays between 66–74°F.

Owner / Primary Tenant

Printed Name: Jane Smith
Date: October 13, 2026

Roommate

Printed Name: Emily Johnson
Date: October 13, 2026

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FAQ

Is a room rental agreement the same as a lease?

It is a type of lease for one room plus shared use of the rest of the home. It is usually shorter and adds house rules and a utility split that a whole-unit lease does not need.

Can I rent out a room if I am a tenant?

Only if your lease or landlord allows it. Many leases prohibit subletting without written consent, so get permission first.

How much notice does a roommate need to give?

Whatever the agreement says, as long as it meets your state’s minimum. Month-to-month arrangements commonly use 30 days, but the rules vary, so the template leaves it blank.