Housemates or Flatmates Agreement — Digital (Self-Complete)

A housemates or flatmates agreement in Ireland sets out the arrangements between people sharing a rented home, such as rent and bills. This Housemates or Flatmates Agreement is a self-complete document for use in Ireland. It sits alongside the tenancy agreement with the landlord.

This is a digital, self-complete document from our Digital Legal Documents range: you download an editable document with guidance notes and complete it yourself. It does not include review of your completed document or advice from a solicitor. If you would like a solicitor to review or draft the document for you, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Before you rely on a self-complete document, check that it fits your situation. Read the completion notes carefully, fill in every section that applies, remove anything that does not, and keep a signed copy with your records. If your circumstances are unusual, or a lot depends on the document, it is worth having it reviewed. Keep the completed document somewhere safe, and review it whenever your circumstances change so that it stays accurate.

What’s included

• Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
• Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
• Completion checklist
• Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself

Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.

Who this is for

• Friends moving into a shared rental
• Housemates formalising arrangements
• Sharers where one name is on the lease
• Groups wanting clear rules on bills

How it works

1. Pay the price shown on this page by card.
2. The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
3. Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
4. If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a housemates or flatmates agreement template cost in Ireland?

The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.

Does this replace the tenancy agreement?

No. It covers arrangements between the sharers themselves.

What should it cover?

Rent and bill shares, the deposit, notice to leave and replacing a housemate.

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

Not currently available — we are working to appoint a new solicitor. Matters of this kind should be handled by a solicitor. To instruct one, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory, or join our no-fee waiting list to be told when solicitor services are available again.