Three-Roommate Household Management Agreement

Final mediated agreement establishing fair distribution of chores, expenses, and house rules for three roommates with different schedules and financial situations.

ROOMMATE HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

PREAMBLE

We, Alex Johnson, Jamie Lee, and Taylor Morgan, recognize our shared commitment to creating a fair, transparent, and harmonious living environment that respects each roommate’s schedule, financial capacity, and personal needs. We agree that successful cohabitation requires clear expectations, equitable distribution of responsibilities, and regular communication to adapt to changing circumstances.

1. FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

1.1 Fairness and Proportionality: All responsibilities and expenses shall be distributed based on individual capacity, availability, and financial circumstances rather than strict equal division.

1.2 Transparency and Communication: All agreements, changes, and concerns shall be communicated openly with advance notice whenever possible.

1.3 Flexibility and Adaptation: The system shall accommodate varying schedules, work demands, and academic commitments through pre-arranged adjustments.

1.4 Mutual Respect: All roommates commit to maintaining a living environment that supports each person’s work, study, and personal goals.

2. HOUSEHOLD CHORE DISTRIBUTION

2.1 Rotating Weekly System: Chores shall rotate weekly among all three roommates on the following schedule:

  • Week 1: Alex (Kitchen/Cooking), Jamie (Bathroom/Laundry), Taylor (Living Areas/Trash)

  • Week 2: Jamie (Kitchen/Cooking), Taylor (Bathroom/Laundry), Alex (Living Areas/Trash)

  • Week 3: Taylor (Kitchen/Cooking), Alex (Bathroom/Laundry), Jamie (Living Areas/Trash)

    2.2 Deep Cleaning: Monthly deep cleaning shall be conducted as a group activity on the first Saturday of each month, with tasks divided equally on the day.

    2.3 Grocery Shopping: Rotating responsibility weekly, with the assigned person purchasing shared household items using the communal grocery fund.

    2.4 Schedule Flexibility: Temporary adjustments may be made with 48-hour advance notice for work/academic demands, with make-up responsibilities completed within one week.

3. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Proportional Expense Sharing:

  • Alex: 40% of shared expenses (utilities, household supplies, cleaning products)

  • Jamie: 35% of shared expenses

  • Taylor: 25% of shared expenses

    3.2 Rent: Each roommate pays their individual room rent directly to the landlord as currently arranged.

    3.3 Communal Grocery Fund: Each roommate contributes monthly according to the proportional sharing model above, with receipts shared digitally.

    3.4 Expense Tracking: Jamie will maintain a shared digital expense tracker, updated weekly and reviewed monthly.

4. HOUSE RULES AND POLICIES

4.1 Guest Policy:

  • Overnight guests limited to 2 nights per week per roommate

  • 24-hour advance notice required for overnight guests

  • Weekend gatherings limited to 8 people maximum with 48-hour notice

    4.2 Noise Considerations:

  • Quiet hours: 10 PM - 8 AM on weekdays, 11 PM - 9 AM on weekends

  • Study-friendly environment maintained during Taylor’s exam periods (with 1-week advance notice)

  • Reasonable volume for music/TV at all times

    4.3 Common Area Usage:

  • Kitchen cleaned within 2 hours of cooking

  • Living room returned to neat condition after use

  • Personal items removed from common areas within 24 hours

5. COMMUNICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS

5.1 Monthly Check-ins: Scheduled house meetings on the first Sunday of each month to discuss the system’s effectiveness and address concerns.

5.2 Adjustment Process: Any roommate may request modifications with one week’s notice, requiring consensus of all three parties.

5.3 Conflict Resolution: Disputes shall first be addressed through direct communication, then through group discussion, with external mediation available if needed.

6. TRIAL PERIOD AND MODIFICATIONS

6.1 Initial Trial: This agreement shall operate as a 3-month trial period, with a comprehensive review scheduled for reassessment.

6.2 Quarterly Reviews: Formal reviews every three months to adjust proportions, responsibilities, or rules based on changing circumstances.

6.3 Emergency Adjustments: Temporary modifications may be implemented immediately for urgent work/academic situations, with formal agreement adjustment within two weeks.

7. IMPLEMENTATION

7.1 Effective Date: This agreement takes effect immediately upon signing by all parties.

7.2 Documentation: All expenses, chore completions, and modifications shall be tracked using agreed-upon digital tools.

7.3 Accountability: Each roommate commits to upholding their responsibilities and communicating proactively about any challenges.

This agreement represents a good-faith effort to create a fair and sustainable living arrangement. All parties acknowledge that flexibility and ongoing communication are essential for success. This document may be modified by mutual consent of all roommates.