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Roommate Agreement โ€” Plain-English Summary

House rules and cost sharing between roommates.

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Plain-English Summary: explains each section of the Full version. Sign it alongside the Full version, or use it on its own as a summary sheet.

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1. Parties2. Details

Parties

Signing order: Roommate 1 โ†’ Roommate 2. Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. Roommate 1
2. Roommate 2

Signature, date and name fields are added for every signer automatically.

Details

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Signature, initials (every page) and date fields are placed for each party. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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What the sections mean (plain English)
Rent
How much is paid, when, and what happens if it's late.
House Rules
What the property or item may and may not be used for.
Disputes
How disagreements get handled before anyone goes to court.
GOVERNING LAW
Which state's law applies and where any lawsuit must be filed.
SEVERABILITY
If a court strikes one clause, the rest still counts.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS
How this document can be changed later.
NOTICES
How the parties must officially contact each other.
COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
E-signatures are valid and each party can sign separately.
Optional clauses
Extra terms you can switch on or off in step 3. Leave them off if unsure.

How to use this Roommate Agreement template

  1. Answer the guided questions. Your name and company fill in automatically from your profile.
  2. Pick the governing state and complete the [STATE-SPECIFIC] blanks. Switch optional clauses on or off.
  3. Check the live preview, then create the document. Signature, initial and date fields are placed for each party.
  4. Review the fields and send. Each party signs in order, and everyone gets the signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Roommate Agreement template free?

Yes. You can fill it in, download it and send it for electronic signature with a free E-Sign Auto account.

Is an electronically signed Roommate Agreement legally binding?

In the U.S., the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws generally give e-signatures the same effect as handwritten ones. Check your state's rules.

Does this template work in my state?

It is a generic, state-neutral starting point. Pick your governing state and complete every blank marked [STATE-SPECIFIC]. This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Who signs, and in what order?

Roommate 1, then Roommate 2. Each signer gets a secure link in that order, with signature, initial and date fields already placed.