{"id":2619,"date":"2026-08-06T13:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/?p=2619"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:37:37","slug":"how-to-add-or-remove-roommates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/how-to-add-or-remove-roommates\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add or remove roommates on\u00a0RentCafe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cmw-tip-v2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading cmw-tip-v2-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add or remove roommates on your RentCafe application any time before you submit it. After you submit, roommate changes go through your property management. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Living situations change, and when they do, it&#8217;s important to keep your rental application up to date. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about managing roommates on RentCafe.<strong> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-a-roommate-during-the-application-process\">Adding a roommate during the application process <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/08\/AP-add-people-mobile.png?w=432\" alt=\"Visual of how to add people as roommates in the RentCafe interface.\" class=\"wp-image-2635\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/08\/AP-add-people-mobile.png 432w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/08\/AP-add-people-mobile.png?resize=143,300 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve started completing your part of the application, you can invite a roommate to apply alongside you. Here&#8217;s how: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the \u201cPeople\u201d section of your application, click \u201cAdd\u201d. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the following details for your roommate:  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full name<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relationship<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 select between Minor (a dependent under 18), Roommate (someone who\u2019ll live with you), or Guarantor (someone financially responsible for the home who won\u2019t live there)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email address<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cAdd\u201d. Your roommate will receive an email with a link to complete their own part of the application. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they receive the invite, they&#8217;ll go through the same application process as you. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/08\/AP-add-roommare-drawer-mobile.png?w=432\" alt=\"Visual showing how renters can choose the relationship description for the roommate they plan to invite. \" class=\"wp-image-2636\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/08\/AP-add-roommare-drawer-mobile.png 432w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/08\/AP-add-roommare-drawer-mobile.png?resize=143,300 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-removing-a-roommate-during-the-application-process\">Removing a roommate during the application process <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before submitting your application, you can remove a roommate at any time. Here&#8217;s how: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the \u201cPeople\u201d section of your application, find the roommate you&#8217;d like to remove. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the dropdown menu next to their name. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cDelete applicant\u201d.   <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-add-or-remove-a-roommate-when-you-already-rent\">How to add or remove a roommate when you already rent <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the application step, roommate changes can no longer be made directly through RentCafe. Instead, you must contact your property manager directly to request the removal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to find your next happy home? Start your search on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\">RentCafe.com<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cmw-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774953311468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: What to do if the roommate never receives the invite email?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A:<strong> <\/strong>If your roommate hasn&#8217;t received the invite email, start by asking them to check their spam or junk folder, as the message can sometimes end up there. If they still can&#8217;t find it, you can resend the invitation through RentCafe to trigger a new email. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786022152042\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Can I add more than one roommate?<\/strong>  <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Yes. You can add multiple co-applicants in the \u201cPeople\u201d section by repeating the same steps for each person. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786022176859\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: What happens after I send the invite?<\/strong>  <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Your roommate will receive an email with a link to complete their portion of the application. Their application will be linked to yours throughout the process. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786022188421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: What relationship type should I select?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Choose Roommate for anyone living with you as a co-resident, Minor for any dependents under 18, and Guarantor for anyone who will be financially responsible for the home but not living there. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786022204482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Can I remove a roommate after sending the invite?<\/strong>  <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Yes, if you need to remove a roommate, you can do so through RentCafe at any time before submitting your application. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary You can add or remove roommates on your RentCafe application any time before you submit it. After you submit, roommate changes go through your property management. Living situations change, and when they do, it&#8217;s important to keep your rental application up to date. 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