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Roommate Issues
Put roommate agreements in writing, even informally, covering rent splits and responsibilities. Legal rules around adding or removing a roommate from a lease vary — check before making changes.
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Next actions
- Put any roommate agreement in writing
- Check your lease before adding or removing a roommate
- Contact a tenant legal-help resource if a dispute arises