With your free room rental agreement you can identify the terms and conditions of your lease, which offers recourse for both landlord and tenant should either party be in breach.
We make provision for the most pertinent points needed in this type of lease contract.
Since every type of property is different, you could end up with a very lengthy document in an attempt to make provision for every instance. You can still address everything you need to, by using our free basic room rental agreement provided here and by attaching relevant documents as described below.
As landlords we've found it easier to have a simple room rental agreement form, wherein we reference other applicable terms and conditions which are dealt with in more detail in separate forms, for example:
We leave printed copies of all the documents referenced above as well as user manuals for appliances (if applicable) in the property for tenants to refer to from time to time. Upon handover they sign acknowledgement and receipt of all the above.
Sublease Agreement Templates - These forms are suitable for a Primary Tenant subletting to a subtenant. It may be used for subleasing a whole property, or areas within a property, or for subletting to a roommate.
Please Note:
Links to many more free templates which you may need can be found on our Real Estate Contract Forms page.
This is a standard room rental agreement for instances where there are only two parties involved - the tenant and the landlord. A landlord can also use this form to have separate room rental agreements with a number of tenants within one property, e.g. students sharing accommodation.
We also supply a different form for an inclusive Room Rental Agreement for multiple roommates - where they are co-tenants, for example young professionals entering into a co lease or joint rental or lease agreement with the landlord.
A Room Rental Addendum caters for a Substitute Tenant replacing a tenant that needs to vacate earlier than planned.
THE PARTIES TO THIS ROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT ARE:
1. The Landlord: ______________________________________________________
2. The Tenant: ________________________________________________________
3. The Premises located at: _______________________________________
The Tenant is renting the following areas within the Premises:
3a. Private access: (_)Bedroom (_)Bathroom (_)Balcony (_)Parking Bay (_) ___________________
3b. Shared access: (_)Kitchen (_)Lounge (_)Dining (_)Laundry (_)Patio (_) Garden (_)Bathroom (_)___________________
4. Term of Lease: Starting on __________________ and ending on ____________________. Thereafter the rental shall continue on a month-to-month basis, requiring _____ months written notice from either party to end the rental. Early termination requires the Landlord's prior written approval but the Tenant shall remain liable for rental and all other charges until a suitable replacement tenant enters into a new room rental agreement. The Tenant shall not be allowed to sublet without the prior written approval of the landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
5. Security Deposit: $_____ (_______________________) payable upon signature of this agreement. Any damages beyond normal wear and tear caused by the Tenant or his guests or his pets shall be paid for from the security deposit and the balance shall be refunded to the Tenant upon termination of this rental and according to the provisions in law of the jurisdiction.
6. Initial Monthly Rental Amount: $______ (_____________________) payable before occupation and thereafter in advance on or before the first day of the month and escalating at a rate of ___% per annum.
7. Late Payment Fees: $_____ charged from the ___ overdue day PLUS $_______ per day thereafter.
8. Additional Amounts Payable:
(__) Electricity calculated as ___% of the billed amount
(__) Water calculated as ___% of the billed amount
(__) Garbage / Trash Removal $______________
(__) Cleaning Service $______________
(__) _____________________
The above are calculated in arrears and become payable with the following month's rental.
The following fees are fixed and are payable monthly in advance:
(__) Internet $______________
(__) Cable TV $______________
(__) _______________________ $______________
9. Use of the Premises: The premises are used as a residential dwelling only and the following are permitted or not permitted as specified herein:
Smoking __________________________________________
Pets ______________________________________________
Use of alcohol and legal drugs _________________________
Visitors _____________________________________________
Overnight guests ____________________________________
Parking ___________________________________________
Other _____________________________________________
10. Maintenance and Care of the Premises: The Tenant undertakes to accept the following terms and conditions:
* Cleaning and upkeep of privately accessed areas as per clause 3a.
* Cleaning and upkeep of communal areas as per clause 3b. within _____ hours after use, and or according to a schedule or roster as determined from time to time.
11. Supplies: The Tenant shall provide his own toiletries as well as food and laundry supplies and shall not use or borrow another person's supplies.
12. Personal property: The Tenant shall not borrow another's personal property without prior permission and if used by permission, shall return it in the same condition or be held liable for any damage thereto. The Tenant shall make provision for his own renter's insurance. The Landlord accepts no liability for any loss incurred to the Tenant's personal property which is not covered by the Landlord's insurance.
13. Additional Terms and Conditions:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
14. Breach: Failure by the Tenant to abide by the terms and conditions as specified herein and/or engagement in illegal activities on the premises or contravention of any rules or laws in respect of the premises shall constitute a breach of the Room Rental Agreement and the Landlord may seek any and all remedy as provided for in law.
15. Whole Agreement: By signing below the Tenant warrants having read and understood this Room Rental Agreement and voluntarily agrees to abide by the terms and conditions contained herein as well as any other agreements and forms pertaining to the renting of the Premises attached hereto as being the whole agreement.
16. Jurisdiction: All legal issues arising under these terms will be governed by the rules and laws in ____________________________.
Tenant Signature _____________________ Date __________________
Full Names __________________________
Landlord Signature _____________________ Date __________________
Full Names __________________________
