Roommate Leasing Agreement

1. Agreement Summary

2. Landlord / Management

This agreement concerns the premises listed above. The landlord, owner, management company, or lease holder responsible for the premises is identified as follows.

3. Parties

4. Rent, Deposit, and Payment Terms

1. The total monthly rent for the premises is $2,800.00, due on the 1st of each month, and payable to Jordan Leaseholder by Zelle or certified funds unless the parties later agree in writing to another traceable method. using the following payment methods: Zelle, certified funds, bank transfer, online portal, or other traceable written payment method agreed by the parties..
2. The total security deposit is $1,400.00 and is held by Jordan Leaseholder until turnover to owner or management if required.. No party should rely on an oral statement about deposits when the written terms below state otherwise.
3. Deposit Return, Deductions, and Deposit Fraud Prevention:
   The security deposit is intended to secure unpaid rent, unpaid utility shares, documented damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, extraordinary cleaning, key or fob replacement, lock change charges caused by a party, and any other lawful charge caused by a party under this agreement or the master lease. No deposit should be paid in cash without a written receipt. The parties are strongly encouraged to sign and notarize this agreement before any deposit is paid so that the identity of the parties, the address, and the exact deposit terms are documented in writing.
4. Utilities, Reimbursements, and Shared Bills:
   Electricity and internet shall be split equally unless a later written agreement provides otherwise. Gas and any optional subscription services shall be allocated to the occupant who orders or primarily uses the service unless the parties agree in writing to a different allocation. If one occupant advances a payment for another occupant, reimbursement must be made within 3 calendar days after written request and proof of payment.
5. Late Fees, Failed Payments, and Related Charges:
   Any late fee, NSF fee, service interruption fee, convenience fee, or other charge caused by one occupant’s late or failed payment shall be the sole responsibility of that occupant. Repeated late payment after notice is a material breach of this agreement.

5. Occupancy, Guests, and Pets

1. Guest Status: Allowed with limits. Overnight limit: No more than 2 consecutive nights or 6 nights in one calendar month without prior written consent..
2. Guest Clause:
   Guests are permitted only in a manner that does not interfere with quiet enjoyment, building rules, or occupancy limits. No guest may remain long enough to create an unauthorized residency claim. The inviting occupant must make sure the guest follows all house rules and building rules.
3. Custom Guest Terms:
   No guest may receive mail at the premises, keep personal property in a way that suggests permanent residence, or be left in sole possession of the premises for extended periods without prior written consent. Any guest who creates noise complaints, safety concerns, damage, or unauthorized occupancy issues shall be the responsibility of the inviting occupant.
4. Pet Status: Only certain pets allowed. Permitted pet types: One domestic cat only. Weight limit: 20 lbs..
5. Pet Clause:
   No pet may be kept in the premises unless allowed by the building, the master lease, and written approval from the lease holder and any required landlord or management representative. Unauthorized pets are grounds for immediate cure demand and any related building fines or removal costs shall be charged to the responsible occupant.
6. Custom Pet Terms:
   Any approved pet must be litter-trained or otherwise housebroken as appropriate, properly vaccinated where applicable, and controlled at all times. The responsible occupant must promptly clean pet waste, address odor, and pay for any scratches, bites, stains, sanitation issues, or other damage or claims caused by the animal.

6. Furniture, Storage, Parking, Keys, and Access

1. Furniture Clause:
   Shared furniture may be used only with reasonable care and only for its intended purpose.
2. Furniture Provided or Left in the Premises:
   Bed frame, dresser, dining table, 2 chairs, couch, microwave, and shelving unit remain in the apartment.
3. Custom Furniture Terms:
   Furniture and appliances brought in by one occupant remain that occupant’s property unless a separate written sale or transfer document states otherwise. No party may remove, sell, discard, lend, place in storage, or materially alter another person’s property without written permission.
4. Storage Clause:
   Storage is permitted only in designated areas and must not create clutter, pest risks, or fire hazards.
5. Designated Storage Areas:
   Hall closet shelf for incoming roommate, one under-bed area, and shared kitchen cabinet space.
6. Custom Storage Terms:
   No hazardous, illegal, perishable, flammable, or nuisance-causing property may be stored in the apartment, basement, hallway, or any common area. Property left in unauthorized areas after written notice may be moved at the responsible occupant’s expense if permitted by law.
7. Parking, Mailbox, and Access Device Clause:
   Mailbox keys, building fobs, package room access, storage areas, and any parking or bike areas assigned with the premises may not be reassigned or shared with non-occupants without written consent. Any towing, ticket, lockout, replacement, or lost-access charge caused by an occupant or that occupant’s guest shall be paid by that occupant.
8. Keys, Fobs, Mailbox Keys, Passcodes, and Access:
   No occupant may duplicate, lend, hide, or transfer keys, mailbox keys, fobs, or building access codes without written permission. Lost keys or compromised codes must be reported immediately. The responsible occupant shall reimburse any reasonable locksmith, re-keying, replacement, programming, or security-related charge caused by the loss or misuse.

7. House Rules, Property Condition, and Responsibility

1. Smoking and Similar Activity:
   Smoking, vaping, cannabis use, hookah, incense, or similar activity is prohibited inside the apartment and in prohibited common areas of the building. Any odor remediation, wall cleaning, burn damage, detector tampering, or building charge caused by a violation shall be paid by the responsible occupant.
2. Quiet Hours and Noise:
   Quiet hours shall be observed from 10:00 PM through 8:00 AM daily. During quiet hours, television, music, gaming, social gatherings, phone calls, and any speaker use must be kept at a level that cannot be heard in another bedroom with the door closed except for ordinary living noise.
3. Cleaning and Sanitation:
   The kitchen, bathroom, living room, and shared walkways must be kept reasonably clean at all times. Trash must be taken out promptly, dishes may not be left in the sink overnight unless unavoidable, and each occupant must clean up after guests, cooking, grooming, or pet-related mess. Repeated failure to clean after written notice may result in reimbursement for cleaning costs.
4. Damage, Repairs, and Responsibility for Guests or Pets:
   An occupant causing damage beyond ordinary wear and tear is responsible for the full cost of repair, replacement, labor, service calls, lock changes, cleaning, disposal, and any related building or vendor charges caused by that occupant, the occupant’s guests, invitees, animals, or contractors.
5. Move-In Condition, Inventory, and Existing Defects:
   Before move-in, the parties should inspect the bedroom, common areas, appliances, walls, flooring, windows, locks, and furniture and create photographs, videos, or a written checklist of pre-existing conditions. Existing stains, marks, defects, and missing items should be documented so that later damage is not unfairly blamed on the wrong person.
6. Shared Space Rules:
   Shared areas remain common areas for mutual use. No occupant may convert the living room, kitchen, hall, bathroom, or entry area into exclusive private space without written consent. Personal belongings in shared areas must remain orderly and may not block exits, radiators, appliances, or safety equipment.

8. Defaults, Notices, Termination, and Enforcement

1. Notice Clause:
   Notices under this agreement may be sent by email, text message, or another documented written method unless a stricter method is required by the master lease or applicable law. A notice is effective when actually sent to the agreed contact information and preserved in a readable form.
2. Early Termination Clause:
   A party who moves out early without the required written consent remains responsible for rent, utilities, and related charges until a lawful replacement occupant acceptable under this agreement and any governing lease begins paying and occupying the premises, unless applicable law provides otherwise.
3. Default and Remedies Clause:
   If a party materially breaches this agreement, the non-defaulting parties may issue a written demand to cure, seek reimbursement, offset where lawful, report the matter to the landlord or management if appropriate, and pursue any other lawful remedy. Waiver of one breach shall not waive a later breach.
4. Subletting, Assignment, and Replacement Occupants:
   No occupant may assign this agreement, sublet the room, allow a paid short-term occupant, list the premises or room on Airbnb or a similar service, or install a replacement occupant without all required written approvals.
5. Illegal Activity and Nuisance:
   No occupant or guest may use the premises for fraud, theft, violence, unlawful drug activity, weapons violations, harassment, nuisance, or any illegal purpose. Any conduct that jeopardizes the tenancy, insurance coverage, building rules, or safety of occupants is a material breach.
6. Dispute Resolution:
   The parties should first attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through documented written communication. If the matter remains unresolved, the parties may voluntarily attempt mediation before court action, except that urgent safety issues, illegal activity, lockout issues, or nonpayment matters may be addressed immediately as permitted by law.
7. Additional Custom Terms:
   All parties acknowledge that they are relying on the written terms of this agreement and not on informal text messages, oral statements, or side deals unless those additional terms are later reduced to a signed writing. The parties further acknowledge that notarization is strongly recommended to help verify identity and deter fraud, especially where deposits or advance rent are involved.

9. Signatures and Reliance on Written Terms

By signing below, each party states that the information provided is true to the best of their knowledge, that the party has read this agreement, that no material term is being relied upon unless it is written here or in another signed writing, and that the party agrees to be bound by these terms.

10. Notary Acknowledgments