Roommate Lease Agreement Template for India

1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the agreement including the landlord, primary tenant (if applicable), and all roommates

2. Background: Brief context about the property, the purpose of the agreement, and the intent of the parties to share the living space

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Common Areas', 'Private Spaces', 'Rent', 'Security Deposit', etc.

4. Term of Agreement: Specifies the duration of the lease, start date, end date, and any renewal provisions

5. Rent and Financial Obligations: Details the total rent, individual shares, payment methods, due dates, and late payment consequences

6. Security Deposit: Specifies the total security deposit, individual contributions, and conditions for return

7. Utilities and Shared Expenses: Outlines how utility bills and common expenses will be divided and paid

8. Room Allocation: Specifies which roommate gets which room and any rotation arrangements if applicable

9. Common Areas Usage: Rules for using and maintaining shared spaces like kitchen, bathroom, living room

10. House Rules: Basic rules for noise, guests, cleaning, smoking, pets, and other day-to-day living matters

11. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintaining the property and reporting issues to the landlord

12. Termination and Notice: Procedures for ending the agreement, required notice periods, and finding replacement roommates

13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving conflicts between roommates and with the landlord

14. Governing Law: Specifies that the agreement is governed by Indian law and relevant state legislation

15. Signatures: Space for all parties to sign and date the agreement

1. Schedule A - Rent Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of rent shares and payment dates for each roommate

2. Schedule B - Inventory List: List of furniture and appliances in the property, noting ownership and condition

3. Schedule C - Utility Payment Division: Detailed breakdown of how different utility bills will be split

4. Schedule D - Cleaning Roster: Weekly/monthly cleaning responsibilities for each roommate

5. Schedule E - Property Photos: Photos documenting the condition of the property at move-in

6. Appendix 1 - House Rules: Detailed house rules agreed upon by all roommates

7. Appendix 2 - Contact Information: Complete contact details for all roommates, landlord, and emergency contacts

8. Appendix 3 - Maintenance Procedures: Step-by-step procedures for reporting and handling maintenance issues