Updated April 14, 2023
A Massachusetts roommate agreement exists as a contract among the roommates who sign it. Such an agreement sets the stage for an organized co-tenancy in which the rules of cohabitation have been discussed, agreed to, documented, then signed. This helps to avoid any misunderstandings or confusion regarding the responsibilities each has agreed to when entering the contract.
It is worth noting that the property owner is only beholden to the principal tenant(s) on the official lease. This means the principal roommate(s) will act as a liaison between the household and the landlord.
Rental Application – Used by a real estate agent or landlord when screening any potential tenants