Shared Accommodation Rental Agreement

Note:  This is a sample agreement, for informative purposes only.  It is not a legal agreement.

Many rental agreements are subject to the regulations of British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act.

1) Parties
The parties to this agreement are___________________and_____________________

2) Property

• Located at ___________________________________________.
• It is agreed by all parties that the property to be shared by the Renters or Renter(s)
• and Homeowner is described as follows: (ie kitchen, bath etc) __________________________________________________________________

• The following furniture, appliances, and other property will also be shared: __________________________________________________________________

   c) The following areas of the house or items of property are not to be shared, or shared only as specified: _________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
d) Other restrictions: (ie pets, smoking , alcohol etc) _________________________________________________________________________________
3) Term:
This agreement shall run month to month beginning on __________________

4) Rent:

     The monthly rent is $ _________ due and payable by the Renter(s) on the        ___ day of each month

AND/OR the monthly rent shall be divided as follows: ______________________________________________________________________
Services to be performed towards the monthly rent are as follows: ______________________________________________________________________

Frequency of services: _________________________________________________
(Failure to provide agreed upon services shall be viewed as non-payment of rent)

5) Food costs:
a (  )  Are not shared or provided for in this agreement
b (  )  Are to be shared as follows: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
c (  )  Are to be paid by _________________________________________________

6) Utilities:
a (  ) The following utilities are included in the monthly rent: __________________
___________________________________________________________________

    Hydro ______________________ Gas/Oil________________________________
Phone ______________________Other _________________________________

7) Security deposit:
A security deposit of $_____________is required.  It will be divided as specified: __________________________________________________________________
It will be paid by _______________________________on _______________(date)

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