A basic room rental agreement records the main arrangements for renting a room and sharing parts of a property. This collection focuses on simple room and shared-living arrangements. It can help organize a discussion before the parties prepare an appropriate agreement.
View the templates and existing download links below.
Choosing the right format
Identify whether the arrangement is between landlord and tenant, a permitted subletting arrangement or an agreement between roommates. These relationships can have different rights and obligations. A roommate agreement is not automatically a California lease or a substitute for the main tenancy agreement.
Details to include
- Parties, room and shared areas included
- Rent, deposit, utilities and payment dates
- Term, house rules, access and arrangements for ending occupancy
How to use the template
- Check who has authority to offer the room and whether consent is required.
- Record agreed responsibilities, including bills and shared facilities.
- Check the relevant housing rules and seek legal review before signing.
Worked example
A shared-living schedule might identify who pays each utility and how common-area cleaning is divided. Keep these practical arrangements consistent with the main lease and local law.
Download and printing notes
The existing links include DOCX, PDF, DOC files. DOCX files use the Word document format. PDFs may be printable references rather than editable templates. DOC files use the Word document format. Check editability, software compatibility and any formulas in the actual file before relying on them.
Basic Room Rental Agreement Templates:
Related templates
For related tasks, see Room Rental Agreement Templates for Landlords and Letter of Intent to Lease Templates and Drafting Guide.
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