Room rental contract template (US)

Room Rental Agreement

This Agreement is made on Effective Date between Landlord Name, at Landlord Address ("Landlord"), and Tenant Name ("Tenant"). Landlord's status at the home is: Owner, Live-In Owner or Master Tenant.

1. The Room

Landlord rents to Tenant the room known as Room Description at Property Address. Tenant may also use these shared areas with others: Shared Areas. These areas are not rented to Tenant: Off-Limits Areas.

2. Term

This Agreement runs from Start Date to End Date. After that, it continues month to month unless a party gives written notice of at least Notice Days days, or longer if state law requires it.

3. Rent

Rent is $Monthly Rent per month, due on day Rent Due Day of each month by Payment Method. A late fee of $Late Fee applies after Grace Days days, to the extent state and local law allow.

4. Security Deposit

Tenant pays a deposit of $Security Deposit. Landlord will hold it and return it, with an itemized list of any lawful deductions, within the time and in the way state law requires.

5. Utilities and Chores

Included in the rent: Included Utilities. Tenant pays Tenant Share of Other Utilities. Occupants share in cleaning common areas as follows: Cleaning Arrangement.

6. House Rules

Quiet hours are Quiet Hours. Overnight guests: Guest Rule. Smoking: Smoking Rule. Pets: Pet Rule, except for assistance animals as the law requires. Tenant may not sublet or let another person move in without Landlord's written consent.

7. Entry

Landlord will give Entry Notice Hours hours' notice before entering the room, or more if state law requires it, except in an emergency.

8. Repairs

Landlord will keep the home safe and fit to live in, as state law requires. Tenant will report problems promptly, and pay for damage beyond normal wear caused by Tenant or guests.

9. Fair Housing and Disclosures

Landlord will follow the Fair Housing Act and state and local fair housing laws, including any applicable exemptions. If the home was built before 1978, Landlord will give the federal lead-based paint disclosure and pamphlet before signing. State-required disclosures are attached: Attached Disclosures or None.

10. Ending and Removal

Tenant will leave the room clean and return all keys. Landlord may remove a Tenant who stays on or breaks this Agreement only through the process the law requires, and not by changing locks or removing belongings unless the law clearly permits it.

11. Insurance

Landlord's insurance does not cover Tenant's belongings. Tenant is encouraged to buy renters insurance.

General Terms

Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Landlord | Tenant |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Landlord Signature | Signature: Tenant Signature |

| Name: Landlord Printed Name | Name: Tenant Printed Name |

| Date: Landlord Signing Date | Date: Tenant Signing Date |