Room Rental Agreement
A room rental (roommate / lodger) agreement for Canadian common-law provinces. Covers the rented room, shared areas, rent and deposit, house rules, utilities and food, notice to end the arrangement, and each person's responsibilities. Important: where the occupant shares a kitchen or bathroom with the owner or the owner's family, many provinces exclude the arrangement from their Residential Tenancies Act, so tenancy-board protections and notice periods may not apply and rules vary by province. Quebec is civil law and is covered by the French-language templates.
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What you'll be asked
01Province & Parties
Province or territory · Does the occupant share a kitchen or bathroom with the owner/primary tenant? · Owner / primary tenant full name · Roommate / lodger full name · Home address · Room being rented (description) · Shared areas the roommate may use
02Term & Rent
Arrangement type · Start date · End date · Monthly room rent (CAD) · Rent due day of month · Deposit taken (CAD) · Notice to end the arrangement (days)
03House Rules & Costs
Utilities · Roommate's fixed utilities amount (CAD/month) · Roommate's share of utilities (%) · Is food/groceries shared? · Overnight guests · Smoking · Pets · Additional house rules (optional)
Frequently asked questions
Is this Room Rental Agreement valid under Canadian law?
Yes. This document is drafted for Canadian law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 22 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 22 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.