ROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT 
SHARED HOUSING 
This is a legally binding agreement. It is intended to promote household harmony by clarifying the  expectations and responsibilities of the Owner or Principal Tenant (Landlords) and Tenant when they share  the same home. The term “Landlord” refers to either Owner or Principal Tenant.  Landlord shall provide a copy of this executed (signed) document to the Tenant, as required by law. 
Rental Unit Located at: 
Address City State 
Parties 
Owner/Principal Tenant (circle) Tenant 
Name Name 
Terms 
Length of Agreement: Month-to-Month 
Either party may cancel or change terms of this agreement upon thirty (30) days WRITTEN notice. The  notice period may be lengthened or shortened by mutual WRITTEN agreement, but no less than 7 days. 
Rent 
$ , is payable monthly on the day of the month, to . Rent does / does not include utilities. If it does not, utility bills will be apportioned as follows: 
 Gas/Electricity: Tenant pays % of monthly bill. dollars  Water/Garbage: Tenant pays % of monthly bill. dollars  Phone: Tenant pays % of monthly bill plus personal long distance calls. dollars  Other: Tenant pays % of monthly bill. dollars 
Household Rules 
Cleaning Kitchen use  
Overnight guests Use of washer, dryer, appliances  Smoking Use of common areas  
Alcohol/drug use Use of telephone  
Studying/quiet hours Sharing personal items  
Music/TV Bedroom assignment  
Pets Other  
Attach supplementary sheet for more detail or additional categories. 
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Conflict Resolution 
Each housemate will strive to develop mutual cooperation with all other housemates. Should disagreements  arise, each will try to resolve the dispute in good faith using clear communication. If disputes continue  thereafter, the housemates agree to the following methods of conflict resolution: 
 Decision by household consensus Decision by Principal Tenant  Binding mediation by impartial third party Decision by Owner  
 Decision by household majority vote 
Privacy 
As required by law, the landlord may enter the tenant's room only for the following reasons: (a) in case of  emergency; (b) to make necessary or agreed-upon repairs, decorations, or improvements, supply  necessary or agreed-upon services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers,  mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors; (c) when the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the  premises; or (d) pursuant to court order. The landlord must give the tenant twenty-four (24) hours  WRITTEN notice of intent to enter and may enter only during normal business hours, excepting by  necessity, cases (a) and (c) above.  
Deposits 
Last month's rent: paid on amount $  
Security deposit: paid on amount $  
Other refundable deposit (e.g., telephone or utility deposit for payment of bills after tenant moves out) in the amount of $ was paid on . 
This “other” deposit is refundable within days after tenant vacates the  premises. If any portion of it is deducted, an accounting and verification of the reasonableness of the  deduction will be provided. 
The security deposit may be used for the purpose of repairing damage for which the tenant is responsible  (beyond normal wear and tear), cleaning, or paying unpaid rent or other bills. The landlord and the tenant shall  conduct a pre-move out inspection of the rental BEFORE the tenant moves out at which time the landlord  shall inform the tenant of needed repairs and/or cleaning in WRITING. The tenant shall have the right to  make any repairs identified at the pre-move out inspection at their own expense before the move out date  without deduction from the security deposit. Within 21 days after the tenant moves out, the landlord shall  return the deposit to the tenant with accrued interest less any deductions, if any, the landlord is entitled to  under California Civil Code 1950.5. If any deductions are made, the landlord shall provide the tenant with a  written itemized statement of expenses and receipts for cleaning or repairs for which deductions were made  from the deposit. 
This residence being in the County of Santa Cruz (with the exception of Scotts Valley), simple interest will be  paid on the security deposit and/or last month's rent to the tenant, pursuant to current local ordinance. 
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Other Agreements 
Fill out a) or b) as it applies to your situation 
A) Principal Tenant will provide has provided tenant a copy of the Condition of Rental Property  Checklist, completed when household first moved in. 
B) Both landlord and tenant will complete Condition of Rental Property Checklist within three days of the  move-in, available at: housing.ucsc.edu/cro/pdf/condition-checklist.pdf. 
Megan’s Law 
“Pursuant To Section 290.46 of the Penal Code, information about specified registered sex offenders is made  available to the public via an Internet Web site maintained by the Department of Justice at www.meganslaw. ca.gov. Depending on an offender’s criminal history, this information will include either the address at which  the offender resides or the community of residence and ZIP Code in which they reside.” 
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure 
_________Tenant(s) acknowledge(s) receipt of “Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint or Lead Based Paint Hazards” from landlord/agent. (Required for homes built before 1978.) Available online at  www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/lead_disclosure.pdf 
_________Tenant(s) acknowledge(s) receipt of the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.  (Required for homes built before 1978.) Landlords may call 1-800-424-LEAD or go to  www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2013-09/documents/lead_in_your_home_brochure_land_b_w_508. pdf to obtain a copy of the pamphlet. 
This agreement is entered into on this day of , 20 
(Year)
(Day) (Month) 
  
(Print) (Print) 
Landlord Tenant 
Signature Signature 
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