Whenever a landlord (in this case, the owner of the residence where a room is rented in) rents a room to a tenant, there should be written agreement signed by both landlord and tenant. This type of agreement is called a Room Lease Agreement and is sometimes known as a Room for Rent Agreement. This agreement should set forth the terms to which the parties have agreed to, including the rental amount, the rental period and the rights and obligations of both the Landlord and the Tenant.

This room lease is specifically designed for situations when the Landlord shares the residence with the Tenant.

Some of the important provisions in this Room Lease Agreement include:

• Leased Premises and Lease Term: Describes where room is located and the term of the lease;
• Use of Premises: How the premises are to be used;
• Rent Payments and Late Charges: Amount of the rent, manner and timing of rental payments and penalties for late payments or insufficient funds;
• Security Deposit: Amount of the security deposit and return of the deposit;
• Defaults: How defaults are handled and remedies available;
• Assignment and Subletting: Sets forth the conditions under which the tenant may assign or sublet the room;
• Utilities and Pets: Who is responsible for utilities and whether pets are allowed;
• Maintenance and Repair:The tenant will keep and maintain the room in good condition and repair during the term of the lease;
• Abandonment: Explains when the room may be considered abandoned;
• Insurance: Describes the insurance requirements;
• Additional Terms: Additional optional terms include parking, noise and more;

These accurate and easy to use forms will help you protect your rights, property and yourself.

This lawyer-prepared packet includes:

1. Instructions and Checklist for Room Lease Agreement;
2. Information about the Room Lease Agreements;
3. Room Lease Agreement; and
4. Lead Paint Disclosure.

State Law Compliant: This form can be used in all states.