Renting with roommates in Tel Aviv and surroundings
Sharing is how most young people rent in Tel Aviv and surroundings, and where the most friction shows up. A little planning up front saves a lot of anger later.
← All renter guidesLease structure: one contract or separate
Usually all roommates sign one contract. That means joint liability. If one doesn't pay, the landlord can demand the whole sum from the others. Make sure you trust who you sign with, and ask whether liability is 'joint and several'.
Terms: guarantor, guarantee, liability →Splitting rent and bills
Rooms differ in size. An even split isn't always fair. Agree up front: equal, or by room size? And what about shared bills (electricity, water, internet, va'ad)? Put it in an internal roommate agreement, not just verbally.
Roommate split calculator →An internal roommate agreement
A short doc between you (not with the landlord) setting the house rules:
- •Who pays how much and when, and to whom.
- •Deposit: who put in how much and who gets it back on leaving.
- •Rules for guests, cleaning, noise, pets.
- •What happens when a roommate wants to leave mid-lease.
When a roommate leaves
A roommate leaving mid-lease usually needs to find a landlord-approved replacement and sign a lease update. Don't rely on a verbal promise. Update the contract and the deposit split in writing.
Early exit & replacement tenant →