Alabama Roommate Agreement

ALABAMA ROOMMATE AGREEMENT

Pursuant to Title 35, Chapter 9A

AGREEMENT AMONG ROOMMATESTO RENT THE PREMISES LOCATED AT:

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This Agreement is made by and among:

1st Roommate: ______

2nd Roommate: ______

3rd Roommate: ______

4th Roommate: ______

known collectively as the “Roommates” as of ______, 20_____ in order to define the terms and conditions of the rental of the premises located at ______(address of rental unit the “Rental Unit”)) (the “Agreement”).

The term of this Agreement is from ______, 20_____ to ______, 20_____. (“Term”)
The total rent for the Rental Unit is ______Dollars ($______) per month due in advance on the _____ day of the month. (the “Rent”) The Rent shall be divided among the Roommates as follows:

Roommate 1 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

Roommate 2 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

Roommate 3 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

Roommate 4 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

The Rent is payable to ______(Insert either roommate responsible for collecting and paying rent or Landlord) If Rent is not paid by the ______day of the month, any or all Roommate(s) responsible for failing to pay their portion of the Rent on time, shall be responsible to pay the late fee of ______Dollars ($______) to the Landlord.

The total security deposit for the Rental Unit is ______Dollars ($______). (the “Deposit”) The Deposit shall be divided among the Roommates as follows:

Roommate 1 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

Roommate 2 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

Roommate 3 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

Roommate 4 shall pay ______Dollars ($______)

The Deposit shall be payable to ______(Landlord) as of the date of this Agreement.

The Rent includes the following utilities: ______. The Roommates shall bear equally the costs of the utilities not covered by the Rent as follows:
Electric: The bill is due on the _____ day of the month and the funds will be due to Roommate _____, by the _____ day of the month.
Oil/Gas: The bill is due on the _____ day of the month and the funds will be due to Roommate _____, by the _____ day of the month.
Internet/Cable/Phone: The bill is due on the _____ day of the month and the funds will be due to Roommate _____, by the _____ day of the month.
Water/Sewer: The bill is due on the _____ day of the month and the funds will be due to Roommate _____, by the _____ day of the month.
Other: ______
The Roommates understand that their personal belongings are not covered by Landlord’s insurance and that it is recommended they obtain Renter’s insurance for their property.
The Roommates shall not use each other’s personal property unless the owner gives prior consent.
The Roommates agree that any damage caused by a Roommate or a Roommate’s guest shall be borne by the Roommate who caused the damage or whose guest caused the damage.
The Roommates agree that if there is a conflict, they will communicate openly and attempt to reach a solution agreeable to all parties.
Each Roommate must give Landlord _____ days’ notice before moving out. If a Roommate fails to give notice, he/she is required to continue to pay Rent and Utilities as set forth herein. If a Roommate moves before the end of the term, he/she is required to obtain a sublessor acceptable to all of the remaining Roommates and the Landlord, otherwise he/she must continue paying his/her share of the Rent and utilities until a sublessor is found.
The Roommates agree to share in the cleaning and yard work as set forth in Attachment 1.
The Roommates agree to the house rules as set forth in Attachment 2.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Roommates have executed this Agreement on the ____ day of ______, 20_____.

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Signature Roommate 1Signature Roommate 2

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Printed Name Roommate 1Printed Name Roommate 2

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Signature Roommate 3Signature Roommate 4

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Printed Name Roommate 3Printed Name Roommate 4

Attachment 1

The Roommates agree to share cleaning and yard work as follows:

Kitchen:______

Common Room:______

Bathroom(s):______

Yard:______

Other:______

Attachment 2

HOUSE RULES

The Roommates agree to abide by the House Rules as set forth below provided they are consistent with the terms of the Roommates’ lease agreement(s) with the Landlord:

Use of Kitchen: ______

Cleaning Responsibilities: ______

Smoking: ______

Alcohol/Drug Use: ______

Quiet Hours: ______

Pets: ______

Overnight Guests: ______

Use of Appliances: ______

Use of Television: ______

Use of Common Areas: ______

Use of Telephone: ______

Other: ______