Property Damages. If the landlord requires submittal of a move-in inspection report, the first Roommate to move in shall complete and submit the report as required by the landlord and shall provide copies of the submitted report to the other Roommates. If the landlord doesn’t require submittal of a move-in inspection report, the first Roommate to move in shall draft a letter to the landlord (or its agent) listing all pre-existing damages. As each Roommate moves in, he shall inform the first Roommate of any damages that need to be listed within three days of moving in. The first Roommate shall incorporate these additions into his letter, have each Roommate sign the letter, and submit the letter, within five days of the last Roommate’s move-in, to the landlord (or its agent) by certified mail or hand delivery, in which case a hand receipt must be obtained. He shall also provide copies of the letter to the other Roommates. Each Roommate shall pay for all damages he or his guests cause to the premises or to the personal property of any Roommate or guest. Any damages that cannot be traced to any particular party with reasonable certainty shall be paid equally by all Roommates. In the event of a dispute regarding responsibility for damages, the Roommates shall first try to negotiate the matter in good faith and then seek the help of a mediator or other neutral party mutually chosen by all Roommates before taking the matter to court.
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Samples: Roommate Agreement, Roommate Agreement, Roommate Agreement
