Each tenant agrees that he/she will be responsible for ____ (1/ _ ) of rent.

Both parties have signed a lease for following address :

_________________________________

This agreement will commence on __________________,

for a term of _____________ and ending on ________________.

A security deposit of ___________________ has been placed with landlord.

Each party agrees to pay _________ (1/ _ ) of this deposit.

Both parties acknowledge lease and terms set forth in it. It is understood that lease has priority over this roommate agreement.

Utilities are to be shared

The landlord agrees to pay for _____ (1/ _ ) and tenant agrees to pay for _________ (1/ _ ) of following:

* Water

* Gas

* Electricity

* Maintenance/upkeep

* Maid service

* Phone service is responsibility of each party unless otherwise specified

Each resident agrees to reside at above address or continue to pay his portion of rent during term of lease. The tenant, at his or her own expense may locate a new tenant which must be acceptable to other parties of lease. The landlord must give his written permission to sublet.

Pets are sole responsibility of owner. Any damage caused by his or her pet must be paid for by responsible party.

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dan the roommate man

Parking: You might not always catch that prime parking space, and depending on where your apartment complex is, this could mean parking on street. If you're living in arts district in Downtown Dallas, you might need to feed parking meter monster or pay for a secured parking lot. Keep this in mind when you yearn for that artsy loft.

Some states put a limit on deposits a landlord can ask for. For example, in California deposits cannot add up to more than two-month's rent. Check out landlord/tenant laws to get scoop on your state's restrictions.

Regardless of how many of deposits and fees landlord asks you for, make sure these are all outlined in lease. If they are not, make a list of all of charges, when they were paid, then date it and have landlord sign it with you. Keep one copy of this list and give one to your landlord to avoid any problems in future.

dan the roommate man