Problem

In on-campus housing, roommate agreements are required at move-in to outline expectations around cleaning, guests, and shared spaces. In practice, these agreements are treated as paperwork that is quickly forgotten. With no follow-up, rules lose meaning, boundaries fade, and tensions gradually build.

Off-campus housing typically has no agreements at all. Roommates depend on vague verbal understandings that are difficult to enforce or even recall. When issues come up around chores, noise, bills, or guests, there is no accountability, and conflicts often remain unresolved.

Chores, in particular, are a recurring flashpoint. Without a structured way to assign and track responsibilities, they are either forgotten, unevenly distributed, or casually passed off, creating resentment among housemates. Over time, these small breakdowns compound, straining roommate relationships and making shared living more stressful than it needs to be.