Room rentals are commonly performed under the table, but legally, room rentals are an official type of rent. By renting a room within a home, the owner essentially becomes a landlord themselves. However, not all room rentals constitute an ﾓofficialﾔ rental. Usually, the renter will need to have a bedroom and bathroom as well as their own entrance, such as a basement door. If the arrangement meets these requirements, the room rental will need to be governed by their own agreement. Similar to other agreements, a room rental agreement must include the parties involved, the property being rented, the amount for payment, and the length of the lease. Unlike other agreements, the room rental agreement may also detail house rules regarding the tenant's use of the property. After being signed, the agreement is legally binding until the stated termination date.