Alabama Roommate Agreement

Alabama Roommate Agreement

Before you use this: Choose each person's status below. A co-tenant signs the landlord's lease; a subtenant rents from a tenant. Obtain any landlord approval the master lease or housing program requires. This Agreement divides household costs and duties but does not release anyone from the landlord's lease.

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

Arrangement: ☐ All roommates are co-tenants named in the landlord's lease; this Agreement allocates costs and house duties only. ☐ One or more roommates are subtenants of the named Sublessor; complete the subtenant parts below. If relationships differ among roommates, identify each one clearly in the table.

1. Lease rights and permission

No roommate receives more use or occupancy rights than the master lease allows. Lease terms for additional occupants, guests, pets, or subletting: [SECTIONS / ATTACHED RULES]. Landlord or program approval for each new roommate: ☐ Written approval attached as Exhibit B ☐ Not required under the reviewed lease and program terms. A new co-tenant must sign the landlord's lease or a signed amendment; this Agreement alone cannot add or remove a co-tenant under that lease. A subtenant's right to occupy depends on the master tenant's lawful right and any required permission.

2. Term, rent, and shared expenses

This Agreement begins [__/__/____] and continues until [__/__/____ / MONTH TO MONTH], subject to the master lease and Section 5. Total rent owed under the master lease: $[____] per month, due [DAY]. Person who pays the landlord: [NAME / EACH PAYS DIRECTLY].

A roommate collecting rent will provide a payment record and forward the funds by [DAY]. Internal shares do not change a co-tenant's obligation to the landlord. Late charge between roommates: [NONE / AMOUNT AND TRIGGER, IF LAWFUL].

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

3. Deposit contributions and accounting

If all are co-tenants: The landlord holds the master-lease deposit. An early move-out does not require the landlord to return one co-tenant's portion while the master tenancy continues. The roommates will record any buyout or replacement contribution in a signed departure statement. When the landlord eventually refunds the deposit, they will allocate the balance by contributions, documented individual deductions, and documented shared deductions, then pay each share within [____] days after receipt.

If a subtenant pays Sublessor a separate deposit: It is refundable, no greater than one month's sublease rent, with no added pet or special-risk deposit under this Agreement. Sublessor may deduct accrued rent and documented damage caused by Subtenant's noncompliance with this Agreement, excluding ordinary wear, as Alabama law allows. Within 60 days after the subtenancy terminates and Subtenant delivers possession, Sublessor will mail any refund and a written itemization of deductions. Subtenant will give Sublessor a valid forwarding address in writing on leaving: [ADDRESS / TO BE PROVIDED]. If none is provided, Sublessor will mail by first-class mail to Subtenant's last known address or, if none, to the property address as Ala. Code § 35-9A-201(d) directs.

4. Rooms, guests, and household duties

Shared kitchen, bathroom, living space, parking, and storage: [DETAILS]. Cleaning and trash schedule: [TASKS AND FREQUENCY]. Quiet hours: [TIMES / NONE]. Guests and overnight visits: [TERMS CONSISTENT WITH MASTER LEASE]. Occupancy limits and landlord approval: [MASTER-LEASE TERMS]. Pets: [TERMS CONSISTENT WITH MASTER LEASE / NONE].

Each roommate will keep shared areas reasonably clean, promptly report needed repairs to [LANDLORD/MANAGER AND CONTACT], and respect the other roommates' 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 landlord accounting or insurance payment is considered.

5. Departure, replacement, and disputes

A roommate planning to leave will give written notice to the others and, where required, the landlord. For a separate month-to-month subtenancy, either Sublessor or Subtenant may end it by written notice to the other at least 30 days before the periodic rental date stated in the notice, under Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b). 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 amendment if needed. A fixed-term tenancy follows its term and applicable law.

A replacement must obtain any required landlord or program approval and sign a new or amended roommate agreement before moving in. No roommate may remove another solely 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 landlord or program approval: ☐ Attached ☐ Not required after review.
• Deposit and move-in condition records: [ATTACH / IDENTIFY].
• Applicable local, federal, or housing-program disclosures: [IDENTIFY / NONE APPLICABLE].

Alabama 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 approval. Each signer receives a signed copy.