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Roommates

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When considering having a roommate or roommates, we suggest that you consider negotiating a roommate agreement prior to committing to renting an apartment.Prior to committing to becoming roommates it is suggested that you consider these points:

A: Rent

• How much is each going to pay?
• What room will each get?
• How are each going to pay? The landlord? A roommate, who then pays the landlord?

B: Other Charges: (How are you going to handle sharing these)

• Telephone
• Food
• Cable

C: Chores: (Who is doing what, when and how often)

• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Outdoor maintenance

D: House rules

• Are visitors and overnight guests allowed?
• Are you permitted to share household appliances?
• Are smoking and/or alcohol allowed?
• Are pets permitted?
• Privacy issues?

E: Other things

Once you have considered all these things, we suggest that you document it with a   that all parties commit to and sign, with witnesses.

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