How To Notarize A Roommate Agreement

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• A roommate agreement defines rules between tenants to prevent issues
• Getting it notarized makes the agreement legally binding
• NotaryLive allows quick online notarization of the roommate contract

I'm sure you must be thrilled about settling down in your new apartment alongside your roommate! However, there may be some lingering worries in your head.

If your roommate fails to clean up after themselves or breaks an appliance. . . What steps should you take? What actions should you consider?

If you have worries like this, it may be a good idea to have a notarized roommate agreement.

1. What Is A Roommate Agreement?

A Roommate Agreement contract  is a document signed by people who live in the same apartment (not including the landlord). Although not required, it's helpful to define the rules and regulations of tenants in order to prevent any possible future issues.

It is good to keep in mind that there are different names for a Roommate Agreement:

• Roommate Agreement
• Room Rental Agreement
• Housemate Agreement
• Roommate Agreement Contract 

2. What can the Roommate Agreement help prevent? 

This kind of agreement is good to address the house rules or regulations you may be worried about before moving in together.

The roommate contract can help prevent issues in your living situation such as:

• tenant not paying rent on time
• not paying for the damage they may have caused
• throwing parties when someone is studying
• messy living habits/ no cleaning schedule
• disruptive overnight guests
• loud during quiet hours
• stealing/borrowing
• no privacy in the living space
• eating your groceries
• not helping each other pay for apartment necessities/utilities

The roommate agreement can really be anything that you both can compromise on.

2. Does a Roommate Agreement need to be notarized? 

In short, no, a roommate agreement contract does not need to be notarized. 

However it's recommended to notarize for that extra layer of security when signing it – it can legally enforce the agreement between your roommate and you. 

A roommate agreement can be legally binding if notarized as well. 

3. Notarize Your Room Rental Agreement With NotaryLive

To ensure that the roommate agreement is legally binding, it's important to get it notarized. You can use any Housemate Agreement Online or simply use a Roommate Agreement template from RocketLawyer.

With NotaryLive, you can easily upload your documents and connect with a certified online notary via your audio-visual technology hardware. 

A notary will be able to legally direct you through a notarial session all from the comfort of your own home! This beneficial process will save you time, money, and convenience.

In simpler terms, all you have to do to notarize a document through NotaryLive is. . . 

To get started, you can click the button below, 

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FAQ For Roommate Rental Agreement 

• What should you include in a roommate agreement? 
  • You should include rent and utilities, quiet hours, guest policies, chores and cleaning, personal belongings, alcohol and drug use, security deposits, and communication to establish conflicts. 
• What is the difference between a sublease and a roommate agreement? 
  • Sublease: original tenant rents out their entire unit to a subtenant. The pays rent to original tenant (sublessor) and remains responsible to the landlord. 
  • Roommate Agreement: Agreement applies when multiple tenants share a rented space. Unlike a sublease, it doesn't involve the entire property.
• What not to share with roommates? 
  • You shouldn't share personal documents, intimate details, valuables (that can lead to disputes) and passwords to other roommates. 

**Legal Disclaimer - We are not lawyers or attorneys and do not give any legal advice. Please check with your attorneys, advisors, or document recipients if you have any unanswered questions about your documents

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