You never know what it will be like living with someone until you actually do it. Because no matter how cool someone is with the rules you mutually come up with you’ll find they’re broken more than they’re kept, so when you go through this roommate agreement checklist keep that in mind. There’s nothing worse than someone who doesn’t let things slide from time-to-time. Let people be people, but just make sure they know what your red lines are before getting into this thing.
The Finances
How is rent split?
What’s the length of the lease/sub-lease?
How are utilities divided up?
Discuss the terms of the lease.
Food
Is it every man/women for his/her self?
Are any food items shared?
If things are shared, do you switch of buying stuff, or how are things paid for?
Noise
Do they get migranes or headaches from noise?
How much loudness can they tolerate?
Are they cool with noise in the early AM?
Visitors
What kind of warning do they need?
How many people are they cool with over at once?
How long can someone stay?
Are they alright with people crashing?
Do they mind hosting parties?
Who pays guest food, alcohol, “snacks”, etc.
Pets
Do your roomies have any allergies?
Are pets even allowed?
What sort of phobias do they have?
How often are they cleaned up after?
Moving out
If items are mutually purchased who takes them when you split?