Housemates and Flatmates Agreement

A housemates and flatmates agreement in Ireland sets out the ground rules between people who share a rented house or flat. Sharing a house or flat works best when everyone has agreed the ground rules in writing. In this service, a solicitor would draft an agreement between the sharers covering each person’s share of rent and bills, the deposit, notice to leave, replacing a housemate and common-area responsibilities. It sits alongside the tenancy agreement with the landlord.

What’s included

• A professionally drafted agreement between housemates or flatmates
• Covering each person’s share of rent and bills, the deposit, notice to leave, replacing a housemate and common-area responsibilities
• Designed to sit alongside the tenancy agreement with the landlord
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Friends or colleagues moving into a shared rental together
• Existing housemates who want to formalise informal arrangements
• Sharers where one person’s name is on the lease and others contribute
• Groups who want clarity on what happens if someone moves out

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then draft the housemates agreement to reflect how you share the property.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a housemates agreement cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Does a housemates agreement replace the tenancy agreement?

No. It sits alongside the tenancy agreement with the landlord and deals with arrangements between the sharers themselves, such as how rent and bills are split.

What happens if a housemate wants to leave?

The agreement sets out the notice a housemate must give and how a replacement is found, which helps avoid disputes about rent and the deposit when someone moves out.

For more on renting and letting property, see our Landlord & Tenant in Ireland guide.

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