Roommate Contract

Roommate Contract

After you have completed your discussion, please fill out this agreement. Once it's signed and dated, return it to your resident assistant. The agreement can be renegotiated throughout the year as needed. Thank you.

Study Times

Study times in our room are: ____________________________________________

During study times, the television is: · ? on · ? off

During study times, the stereo is: · ? on · ? off

During study times, the phone is: · ? on · ? off

Phone use during study times is: · ? ok · ? not ok

Quiet Hours and Sleeping

Times set aside for sleeping in our room are: ___________________________________

During sleep times, lights are: · ? on · ? off

During sleep times, the television is: · ? on · ? off

During sleep times, the stereo is: · ? on · ? off

During sleep times, the computer is: · ? on · ? off

During sleep times, the phone is: · ? on · ? off

Phone use during sleep times is: · ? ok · ? not ok

Cleanliness

The room should be: · ? clean · ? dirty ? sometimes clean/dirty ? doesn't matter

We will each: · ? take care of our own half of the room

- alternate cleaning chores

- not clean at all

Clean means: · ? dusting

- vacuuming

- taking out the trash

- cleaning the refrigerator

- cleaning the bathroom (floors, toilet, trash can, shower, etc.)

- other: _____________________________________________

Behavior, Guests, and Social Activities

Is drinking allowed in our room?: · ? yes · ? no

(If you are under 21, alcohol is prohibited in your room.)

If drinking is allowed, when is it acceptable?:

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Are guests allowed during study times?: · ? yes · ? no

Are guests allowed during sleep times?: · ? yes · ? no

Are guests allowed during dressing/bathing times?: · ? yes · ? no

Are guests allowed overnight?: · ? yes · ? no

Other times when guests are not allowed:

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If we want guests to leave, how will we let each other know?:

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Will answer the call waiting during long distance calls: · ? yes · ? no

Messages will be taken for each other: · ? yes · ? no

Where will messages be posted?:

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The doors will be locked at night: · ? yes · ? no

The doors will be locked when we're gone: · ? yes · ? no

The doors will be locked when we're home: · ? yes · ? no

(It is recommended that the doors be kept locked at all times.)

Personal Property

It is ok for roommates or guests to use:

Stereo · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Television · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Clothes · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Food · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Furniture · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Appliances · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Bed · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Computer · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Books/notes · ? ask first · ? always · ? never

Other: __________________________ ? ask first · ? always · ? never

How will we handle damage occurring to other's belongings?

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Other

Other issues we've discussed, agreed upon, or compromised:

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Some of our pet peeves for each other to be aware of are:

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If one of us is having roommate issues/conflict, how will we deal with it/them?:

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We have discussed the above items and agree to abide by our mutual decisions. We understand that any violation of these rules and guidelines may result in contract modification and/or disciplinary/administrative action. We will let our RA know of any new issues and contract revisions.

Signature_______________________ Signature___________________________

Signature_______________________ Signature___________________________

Date_______________________