End a Roommate Agreement Without Legal Fallout

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Review the roommate agreement for early exit terms and potential penalties.
• Document all communications about ending the arrangement to keep a clear record.
• Notify your landlord in writing about the occupancy change to prevent violations.
• Calculate your rent and utility share up to your move-out to avoid disputes.
• Request written confirmation from your roommate releasing future financial obligations.
• Photograph shared and personal spaces before leaving to document condition.
• Cancel or transfer joint service accounts to prevent future unauthorized charges.
• Schedule a joint walkthrough to agree on the property’s condition and note concerns.
• Return all keys and access cards, obtaining a signed receipt for your records.
• Update your address with your landlord and services to avoid missing important mail.
• Request an itemized security deposit accounting with deductions and timelines.
• Consult local tenant laws on roommate separations to ensure you comply legally.