Utah Roommate Agreement

UTAH ROOMMATE AGREEMENT
This roommate contract is provided for the mutual benefit of roommates and does not constitute
legal advice. If you need legal advice, you must contact an attorney.
I. ROOMMATES & PREMISES
Date: __________________
New Tenant: __________________ hereinafter referred to as the “New Tenant”
Landlord/Principal: __________________ hereinafter referred to as “Landlord/Principal”.
Current Co-Tenant(s): __________________, __________________, __________________,

__________________, __________________.
Premises: ____________________________________________________(address).
Term: This agreement is to last for the same term as our lease agreement, which runs from
__________________ [start date] to __________________ [end date].
• New Tenant understands that they are entering into a legally binding agreement that is
enforceable by and between the other roommates and the Landlord/Principal Tenant.
• If the owner of the premises is not living in the shared residence, I understand that this
agreement is not enforceable with regard to its owner and will not protect me against any
claims that the owner may have against myself or my roommates under our roommate
contract.
II. RENT PAYMENTS

• The total rent according to the lease agreement is ________________ Dollars
($________________) per month. The New Tenant agrees to pay ________________
Dollars ($________________) per month on or before the due date set forth in the lease
agreement.
• All payments will be made to __________________________.
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• The New Tenant understands that the owner of the premises can evict all of the tenants if
the landlord does not receive the rental payments in full and on time each month.
III. SECURITY DEPOSIT

• The security deposit for the rental premises is ________________ Dollars
($________________) totaling ________________ Dollars ($________________)
including all the roommates combined deposits.
• The New Tenant agrees to accept responsibility for damages, which my pet(s), my guests,
or that are cause and will reimburse the other roommate(s) for the part of their security
deposit withheld for these damages.
IV. UTILITIES
• The New Tenant agrees to pay 1/____ for the following utilities:
________________________________________________________________________.
• The New Tenant agrees to pay 1/____ of the following services:
________________________________________________________________________.
• The New Tenant agrees to place the following utilities in their name __________________
____________________________________, and to ensure that monthly payments are
collected and made by all co-tenants in full and on time.
• The New Tenant agrees to pay as follows for any additional utilities or services:
________________________________________________________________________.
V. MOVE-OUT
If, for any reason, the New Tenant moves out of the rental premises before the lease has
concluded they realize that it is their responsibility to find a replacement tenant. The New Tenant is
to take reasonable steps to find a replacement roommate who is acceptable to the present
roommates. If one of the roommates moves out, the New Tenant understands that it the
Landlord/Principal Tenant’s responsibility to take reasonable steps to find a replacement tenant.
The New Tenant understands that it is in the best interests of all roommates to replace any
departing tenants.
VI. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

Attached is a description of additional agreements that are incorporated into this contract,
including: food/shopping arrangements; cleaning responsibilities; privacy; parking; sharing of
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personal items; noise/study times; smoking/drinking; parties and entertaining; overnight guests;
pets, etc.
VII. GOVERNING LAW

This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.
VIII. AUTHORIZATION
The roommates have executed this agreement on this ___ day of ________________, 20____.
Principal Roommate/Landlord:
Signature ________________________ Printed Name ________________________
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New Roommate:
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Co-Roommate:
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Co-Roommate:
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Co-Roommate:
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Co-Roommate:
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Co-Roommate:
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UTAH ROOMMATE AGREEMENT

I. ROOMMATES & PREMISES

New Tenant: __________________ hereinafter referred to as the “New Tenant”

Landlord/Principal: __________________ hereinafter referred to as “Landlord/Principal”.

Current Co-Tenant(s): , , __,

II. RENT PAYMENTS

III. SECURITY DEPOSIT

VI. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

VII. GOVERNING LAW

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