If I want to rent out a room in my home, what type of lease is needed?

Full question:

I want to rent a room in my house to an individual. What sort of lease agreement do I need?

Answer:

A residential lease for month-to-month or period-to-period may be used by a person renting a portion of a home. The specific form you need will depend on the length of the rental term you desire.

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FAQs

When someone rents a room in your house, it is commonly referred to as a 'room rental' or 'roommate arrangement.' This type of arrangement allows the homeowner to lease out a portion of their residence to another individual.