Michigan tenants, if you are going to share rental accommodation with one or more other people, you need to sign a Roommate Agreement to put down in writing each person's rights and responsibilities. The landlord should also sign the Agreement.

• A departing roommate is responsible for finding a suitable replacement roommate, and for continuing to pay rent and utilities if he/she fails to find a replacement before vacating the premises.


• The Agreement contains alternate provisions for equal sharing of rent and expenses, or for each roommate to pay certain bills.


• If pets are allowed, each roommate is solely responsible for cleaning up after, and repairing any damage caused by, his/her pet.


• Each roommate is responsible for complying with the tenant's responsibilities under the rental agreement.


• The roommates agree not to use the personal property of the other roommate(s) without their consent.


• All roommates are equally responsible for cleaning and household duties.

This Michigan Roommate Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.