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Roommate Chore Agreement Template
Copy a roommate chore agreement template with owners, frequencies, done definitions, review dates, variants, and boundary reminders.
Updated 2026-06-06
Use this template when shared chores need clearer expectations than a casual reminder. It works for apartments, student flats, shared houses, short-term sublets, and households that need a reviewable plan.
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# Roommate Chore Agreement Template
Home or agreement name:
Start date:
Review date:
People included:
Shared zones:
Shared supplies:
Preferred reminder channel:
## Chore Agreement Table
| Done | Zone | Task | Owner or rotation | Frequency | What done means | Handoff note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ ] | Kitchen | [task] | [name/rotating/shared] | [daily/weekly/as needed] | [clear finish standard] | [when or how to hand off] |
| [ ] | Bathroom | [task] | [owner] | [frequency] | [finish standard] | [supply or timing note] |
| [ ] | Trash | [task] | [owner] | [frequency] | [finish standard] | [bin day or pickup note] |
| [ ] | Entry or living room | [task] | [owner] | [frequency] | [finish standard] | [guest or shared-use note] |
## Shared Supply Rules
- Who checks low supplies:
- Who buys ordinary shared supplies:
- How roommates confirm before buying:
- Where supplies are stored:
## Swap and Missed Chore Rules
- How to ask for a swap:
- What counts as late:
- What to do after a missed task:
- When to discuss changes:
## Boundary Reminders
- This is a household organization template, not lease, legal, safety, repair, financial, or conflict mediation advice.
- Keep private money, access, identity, and personal conflict details out of shared copies.
- Review the agreement before frustration builds, not only after repeated misses.Useful variants
- Two-roommate apartment
- Four-person shared house
- Student flat
- Sublet handoff month
- Shared bathroom agreement
- Kitchen and trash-only agreement
How to adapt it
Replace bracketed text with your details, remove sections you do not need, and keep the final version short enough for the reader to act on.
FAQ
What should the template define?
Define each task, owner or rotation, frequency, what done means, shared supply expectations, and when the household will review the setup.
Can it work for more than two roommates?
Yes. Add owner lanes or rotating groups, but keep the review date close enough that unfair workload can be fixed.
What should not go in it?
Do not put lease disputes, private conflict, safety issues, repair obligations, legal questions, or sensitive personal details in this template.