Alaska Roommate Agreement

Alaska Roommate Agreement

Before you use this: Each person must choose the correct status below. A co-tenant signs the landlord's lease; a subtenant rents from a tenant. For a subtenant, follow the Alaska consent process in AS 34.03.060 and attach proof of consent before occupancy. This agreement does not release anyone from the landlord's lease.

This Agreement is made on [__/__/____] for the home at [STREET, UNIT, CITY, ALASKA ZIP]. The landlord is [NAME AND NOTICE ADDRESS]. The master lease is dated [__/__/____] and ends [__/__/____ / MONTH TO MONTH]; a copy is attached as Exhibit A.

Status check: ☐ All roommates are co-tenants named on the landlord's lease; this Agreement allocates costs and household duties only. ☐ One or more roommates are subtenants of the named Sublessor; complete Section 1's consent and Section 3's separate-deposit terms. Do not select both unless there are clearly identified different relationships.

1. Lease rights and consent

No roommate receives more use or occupancy rights than the master lease allows. Master-lease occupant, guest, pet, and sublease terms: [SECTIONS / ATTACHED RULES]. For a new subtenant, the master tenant will submit the prospective occupant's signed written offer containing the information required by AS 34.03.060(c) to the landlord. The landlord may refuse within 14 days by a signed written rejection stating one of the grounds in AS 34.03.060(d); absent a timely written rejection after proper delivery, consent is conclusively presumed under subsection (f). Offer delivered: [DATE/METHOD]. Consent evidence: ☐ Landlord's written consent ☐ Complete offer, delivery proof, and 14-day nonresponse record, attached as Exhibit B. No subtenant will move in before a lawful consent basis is documented.

Adding or replacing a co-tenant requires the landlord's signed lease amendment; this Agreement alone does not make anyone a co-tenant or remove a co-tenant from the master lease.

2. Term, rent, and shared costs

This Agreement starts [__/__/____] and continues through [__/__/____ / MONTH TO MONTH], subject to the master lease and Section 6. Total rent to landlord: $[____] per month, due [DAY]. Person who sends rent to landlord: [NAME / EACH PAYS DIRECTLY].

A roommate who collects rent will provide a payment record and forward it to the landlord by [DAY]. The internal shares do not change a co-tenant's duty to the landlord. Late charge between roommates: [NONE / AMOUNT, TRIGGER, IF LAWFUL].

The account holder will share each bill before collecting reimbursement. A shared purchase over $[____] needs advance approval from [ALL / NUMBER] roommates.

3. Deposit contributions and return

If all are co-tenants: The landlord holds the master-lease deposit. A roommate leaving while the master lease continues has no automatic claim to an immediate landlord refund. The roommates will document an agreed buyout or replacement contribution in a signed departure statement. When the landlord eventually refunds the deposit, the roommates will allocate the balance according to contributions, documented individual deductions, and documented shared deductions, and pay each share within [____] days after receipt.

If a subtenant pays Sublessor a separate deposit: The deposit is refundable and contractually limited to no more than one month's sublease rent; no prepaid last month's rent or additional pet deposit is collected. Sublessor will hold and account for it as AS 34.03.070 requires. At lawful termination and delivery of possession after compliant notice, Sublessor will mail an itemization and any refund to the subtenant's last known address within 14 days, or within 30 days after termination if lawful damage costs are deducted. The statute has a separate 30-day route if the tenant gives no compliant notice. Forwarding address: [ADDRESS / TO BE PROVIDED]. No deduction is made for normal wear and tear.

4. Rooms, guests, and household duties

Common areas are shared as follows: [KITCHEN, BATHROOM, LIVING SPACE, PARKING, STORAGE]. Cleaning and trash schedule: [TASKS AND FREQUENCY]. Quiet hours: [TIMES / NONE]. Guests and overnight visits: [TERMS CONSISTENT WITH MASTER LEASE]. Occupancy limit and any landlord approval requirement: [MASTER-LEASE TERMS]. Pets: [TERMS CONSISTENT WITH MASTER LEASE / NONE].

Each roommate will keep shared areas reasonably clean, promptly report repairs to [LANDLORD/MANAGER AND CONTACT], and respect others' private rooms and property. No roommate may enter another's private room without permission except as the lease or law permits. A roommate responsible for documented damage will pay that roommate's lawful share after any landlord accounting or insurance payment is considered.

5. Replacement, departure, and disputes

A roommate planning to leave will give written notice to the other roommates and the landlord where the master lease requires it. For a separate month-to-month subtenancy, either Sublessor or Subtenant may terminate by written notice to the other at least 30 days before the rental due date stated in the notice, as AS 34.03.290(b) provides. Monthly sublease rent due date: [DAY]. A co-tenant's notice or move-out does not by itself release that person from the landlord's lease; obtain a signed landlord release or lease amendment if one is needed.

A replacement must receive the landlord's approval or complete the applicable AS 34.03.060 process before moving in and sign a new or amended roommate agreement. No roommate may remove another by a vote, changing locks, or taking property. The roommates will first discuss a dispute using the relevant bill, condition record, or house rule, and may choose voluntary mediation through [SERVICE / NONE].

6. Attachments and signatures

• Exhibit A: Complete master lease, amendments, and rules: ☐ Attached and delivered.
• Exhibit B: Required sublease offer, delivery proof, and consent evidence: ☐ Attached ☐ No subtenant.
• Deposit and move-in condition records: [ATTACH / IDENTIFY].
• Applicable local, federal, or housing-program disclosures: [IDENTIFY / NONE APPLICABLE].

Alaska law governs. No term waives a nonwaivable right or changes the landlord's lease without the landlord's agreement. An unenforceable term does not cancel the remaining lawful terms. Changes require a writing signed by affected roommates and any required landlord consent. Each signer receives a signed copy.