APARTMENT-ROOMMATE AGREEMENT FORM
UC Davis Student Housing
It is recommended that an Apartment-roommate agreement be completed anytime two or more students engage in a new living situation or in the event that a
conflict arises between Apartment-mates. This document is designed to provide students the opportunity to establish some guidelines related to the detail of their
living arrangements. Students are encouraged to discuss each section with open and honest communication.
COMMUNITY/PERSONAL PROPERTY
Resident Name
May you use my
Yes
possessions?
Yes, but ask
No
Please specify which
items are okay to borrow:
Yes
Yes, but ask
No
Yes
Yes, but ask
No
Please specify which
items are NOT okay to
borrow:
If items are lost or
damaged, how will we
resolve repair and/or
replacement?
Other areas of concern:
ITEMS TO DISCUSS: Sharing food, clothes, electronics (TV, video games, computers, etc.), etc.
Apartment-mates often agree to share items however exceptions to this should be clearly stated.
Yes
Yes, but ask
No
Yes
Yes, but ask
No
Yes
Yes, but ask
No
APARTMENT-ROOMMATE AGREEMENT FORM
UC Davis Student Housing
LIFESTYLE
Weekdays (Sun-Thurs)
Weekends (Fri. & Sat.)
Hours reserved for studying/sleep:
Time the apartment should be quiet
Should advance notice be given
before a planned guest arrives? If
yes, how much is appropriate?
Where will studying be
conducted? (i.e. bedroom, library,
dining room, etc.)
The thermostat will be set at the
following:
Warm days (Higher than 75 degrees)
During the day:
Cool days (Lower than 75 degrees)
During the day:
During the night:
During the night:
Other areas of concern?
COMMON SPACE AND CLEANLINESS
Living Room/Dining Room
Socializing:
Will this space be used for socializing? If
so, how will you decide when this space is
used for socializing with visitors?
Cleaning:
How will you determine who purchases the
cleaning supplies? How often will this
space be cleaned? How will cleaning be
decided?
What will be the generally accepted
appearance of the common room?
Other Areas of Concern:
Immaculate
Clean
Somewhat Mess
Messy
SUGGESTION: Set specific rules about who is responsible for keeping which rooms clean, set a cleaning schedule, or set
general house rules like "clean up after yourself” or "no shoes on the furniture.”
Kitchen
Refrigerator/Freezer Use:
How will the space be divided? Should
food be labeled? Will food be shared?
Cabinet Space:
How will the space be divided?
Dishes:
Will dishes be shared? Who is responsible
for cleaning the dishes?
Overall Cleaning:
How often will this space be cleaned? How
will cleaning be decided?
APARTMENT-ROOMMATE AGREEMENT FORM
UC Davis Student Housing
Other Areas of Concern:
SUGGESTION: Set specific rules about who is responsible for cleaning, set down rules about food sharing, or set general rules like
"all dirty dishes must be washed and put away promptly – not left in the sink."
Bathroom (if applicable)
Counter/Cabinet Space:
How will this space be divided? Can items
be shared?
Shower/Tub:
Do you tend to shower in the morning or at
night? How will you share the shelf space
within the shower?
Bathroom Use:
What if you need to get ready at the same
time, how will you share the space? What
time do you need to get ready for class?
Toilet Paper:
Who will purchase the toilet paper?
Overall Cleaning:
How often will this space be cleaned? How
will cleaning be decided?
Other Areas of Concern:
SUGGESTION: Set specific rules about who is responsible for keeping the bathroom stocked and cleaned, set a schedule, or set
general rules like "always clean up after yourself” or "don’t leave any items on the counters.”
SECURITY
I agree to lock all doors, windows, and balcony/patio door of our apartment whenever I leave.
I agree to take my key with me whenever I leave.
I will not rely on my Apartment-mates if I lose my key and will take responsibility for the loss.
Most Apartment-mate conflicts can be prevented by communicating with each other and reaching mutually
agreed upon living arrangements. Discuss issues at the Apartment-mate level first, and then utilize your
apartment manager or the Coordinator for Apartment Living as a resource for mediation. By signing this
document you understand and agree to all the guidelines established in this agreement.
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