It is suggested that you use this outline. You may add or delete any information so long as it is mutually agreed upon. All roommates understand that they are jointly responsible to the lease, and that any one of them can be held responsible by the landlord for the total bill. The full amount of the rent shall be paid to thelandlord when due. Whichever of the roommates is responsible for late payments shall be responsible for all accumulated late fees and all costs associated with a default or any other legal action.
All bills are payable when owed.
If a shared bill is overdue by more than thirty days then the roommates will negotiate another means of payment. All roommate understand that they may take legal action against each other for non-payment of their share of the rent, utilities or of other relevant expenses. All costs, including long distance phone bills shall be assessed to the non-paying roommate. They must give 60 days notice to the other parties, make all reasonable efforts to find a replacement and will remain responsible for all rent, utilities and other charges until a replacement is found. All outstanding debts will be settled before either roommate is allowed to leave.