Flatmate Agreement

The following flatmates (collectively the "Flatmates" and individually the "Flatmate") have signed this Flatmate Agreement (this "Agreement") on the ________ day of ________________, ________ for the following property:

________________________________________________________________ (the "Premises").

1. EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT
   
1. The Flatmates acknowledge that one or more Flatmates have signed a tenancy agreement with ____________________, the landlord(s) for the Premises, which commenced on the 16th day of January, 2021 and ends on the 16th day of January, 2021 (the "Residential Tenancy Agreement").
   
2. This Agreement establishes the rights and responsibilities that the Flatmates have with respect to each other. It does not replace or eliminate the rights and responsibilities arising from the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
   
3. Except as provided in this Agreement, the Flatmates are liable among themselves jointly and severally for all duties and obligations of a tenant under the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
   
4. TERM
   
4. The term of this Agreement will be the same as the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
   
5. RENT
   
5. The Flatmates will pay rent as described in the Residential Tenancy Agreement (the "Rent").
   
6. All Flatmates agree that if any act or failure to act by any of them results in any late fees or costs for failure to pay the Rent, including costs of collection, the Flatmate(s) who paid late or who did not pay the Rent will be jointly and severally responsible for all costs and fees of the Flatmates who paid on time.
   
7. BOND DEPOSIT
   
7. The bond deposit will be paid as described in the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
   
8. UTILITIES
   
8. The Flatmates agree that they share a duty to pay for the utilities that are not included in the Rent.
   
9. The Flatmates understand that if one or more of them does not pay his or her share of a utility bill, the other Flatmate(s) must pay the unpaid share(s) or the utility may be discontinued. Each Flatmate agrees that if other Flatmate(s) pay his or her share of a utility bill, he or she will reimburse the other Flatmate(s) as quickly as possible. Each Flatmate agrees to pay his or her full share of any utility bill incurred during his or her occupancy of the Premises on or before the date payment is due.
   
10. Copies of all bills will be provided for inspection to any Flatmate who requests to see the bills. All bills will be kept in a safe place agreed upon by all Flatmates to ensure they are available in the event of dispute.
    
11. HOUSEHOLD RULES
    
11. All Flatmates agree to act reasonably in their dealings with each other and to refrain from any behaviour, action or inaction that they know, or reasonably ought to know, will interfere with the other Flatmates' quiet enjoyment. All Flatmates agree to discuss concerns frankly and in a timely manner, and to refrain from emotional outbursts. Should negotiation become necessary, all Flatmates agree to negotiate in good faith. All Flatmates agree to respect each others' property, privacy and sleep schedules and to comply with all reasonable requests wherever possible.
    
12. TERMINATION OF TENANCY
    
12. The occupation or tenancy of a Flatmate can be ended as described in the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
    
13. A Flatmate ending his or her occupation or tenancy will provide notice within the time frame described in the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
    
14. The vacating Flatmate will provide a forwarding address as described in the Residential Tenancy Agreement.