Roommate Agreement Checklist

Agree on how rent will be split

Use our Roommate Cost Splitter to see per-person costs for each floor plan.

Decide who pays which bills and by when

Set up a shared payment method (Venmo, Zelle, etc.)

Discuss shared expenses (cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc.)

Agree on what happens if someone is late on rent

Discuss sleep schedules and quiet hours

Agree on cleaning responsibilities and schedule

Talk about overnight guests and the policy

Discuss study habits and noise levels

Agree on shared vs. personal food in the kitchen

Discuss temperature preferences (thermostat wars are real)

Agree on common area furniture and who brings what

Discuss bathroom sharing schedule (if shared)

Agree on kitchen cleanliness standards

Set rules for shared laundry schedule

Your unit has an in-unit washer/dryer — no fighting over laundromat time.

Discuss parking spot allocation (if limited)

Agree to address issues directly and respectfully

Set up regular check-ins (monthly or as needed)

Discuss what to do if someone wants to break the lease early

Exchange emergency contact information