It is not uncommon for colleges to require students who will be sharing living space
to sign roommate contracts. These contracts typically spell out expectations for
acceptable behavior, along with roommate rights and responsibilities. Even if you
aren’t required to sign a roommate agreement, these contracts can be an excellent
tool for preventing misunderstandings about what is and is not acceptable behavior.
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Roommate contracts typically include
Advance warning for guests
Length of time acceptable for guest visits
Times guest visits are acceptable
Guidelines for use of common space when visitors are present
Same sex versus opposite sex visit guidelines
Personal property boundaries
Standards for cleanliness
Dealing with dirty laundry
Designated quiet hours for study or sleep
Guidelines for sharing control of television and other appliance
Weekend versus weekday rules
Dealing with telephone messages
Telephone usage limits and restrictions
Procedure for distributing mail
Fair division of shared expenses
Deadlines for payment of rent and other bills
Smoking rules
Drinking rules
Allergy issues that may impact acceptable behavior
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