Cohabitation Agreement
A cohabitation agreement is a contract between unmarried housemates or partners setting financial and property arrangements during shared residency. Use this when romantic or platonic partners share a lease or buy furniture together without marriage. It clarifies who pays what and how to split assets if someone moves out.
What's included
A ready-to-use cohabitation agreement covering residence address and tenancy names on lease, expense split: rent, utilities, groceries, ownership of shared purchases and pets, with signature fields already placed for Partner A and Partner B. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Residence address and tenancy names on lease
- Expense split: rent, utilities, groceries
- Ownership of shared purchases and pets
- House rules and guest policies
- Move-out notice and buyout mechanics
- Dispute resolution and amendment process
What you'll fill in
[Partner A Name][Partner B Name][Shared Address][Rent and Deposit Split][Move-Out Notice Period][Joint Property List Reference][Effective Date]Legal summary
Partners clarify expectations outside default landlord-tenant law; it does not create marital property rights. Lease liability still follows the names on the landlord's lease.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Cohabitation Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Cohabitation Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Partner A and Partner B — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Cohabitation Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Cohabitation Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill for 50/50 rent split on a two-bedroom apartment lease in both names.”
“Add pet custody and vet cost split for a shared dog.”
“Explain buyout formula for jointly purchased sofa and TV.”
Why teams start with Docracy
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.