I want to move out at age 17 to my own appartment. I plan on paying my own rent and stuff. need advice..
2006-12-07 09:45:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
In general, someone under the age of 18 is unable to create a legally binding contract. So there's that issue. Only way around it is to be legally emancipated from your parents, or join the military.
After that, you'd still need to prove to a landlord that you can make your rent. This means being gainfully employed PRIOR to applying for the apartment. And making enough money to cover your rent and utilities and other expenses. Be prepared to show your paystubs to the landlord to prove you are making money.
And of course, it's hard to make much money at that age, so finding a job that pays enough might be tough, depending on rent costs in your area.
If you don't already have a job, start there first.
2006-12-07 10:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you have enough money to do so. i dont recommend it if you are still in school unless you are really disciplined. if you have the resources go for it. but i was 20 and on my own and failed and i had plenty of money and a full time job and all that good stuff.
2006-12-07 09:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kiki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, as long as you can pay the rent, i am also moving out when i am 17 so i had to find out that information myself.
2006-12-07 10:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Pro challenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you can afford Dad, just kidding parent must co-sign application then you might have to emancipate yourself then move where your parents near apartment compex homes.
2006-12-07 09:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by bret f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. but it is very hard. maybe sure you can support yourself even though i would live with my parents
2006-12-07 10:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by meg_509 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i'm pretty sure it is
2006-12-07 09:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋