I have been saving money up to move out I am 17 years old I live in alabama the apartment rent is 315.00 plus water 40.00 plus light 40.00 equals 395.00
2007-06-18 08:49:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
well if the question is, should you do it.. i would say you really better save..i left home at 16 and got an apartment.. im in my mid 20's now and its hard! there are alot of things you are not considering.. like cable, phone, food, gas or insurance if you drive, clothes from time to time or any other miscellaneous expenses, if there is ever an emergency or something comes up that you have to pay, electric goes up when its hot if your running the air conditioner, you need to furnish the apartment.
trust me..it adds up quick! plus most people want first month, last month and security as deposit before you go in.. that may also depend on your credit once they check you credit.. some places also have you fill out an application to get in, which also costs money and may be non-refundable..
my best advice is to just save as long as you can!! something can always come up.. such as maybe losing a job and your source of income..etc... be smart!! have a couple thousand atleast!!!! and a good rule of thumb is to live comfortably and without having to worry.. you should be making per week, what it will cost you to live per month...so if it is gonna cost, lets say 400 a month to live..you should be making about 400 per week to be ok! sounds stupid, but i had the same advice and didnt listen and ended up having to work 4 jobs at one time and didnt even have left over money to go out and eat even once!
2007-06-18 09:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Florida~Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most everywhere A minor cannot enter into A legal binding contract such as a rental lease.However you have nothing to lose by trying :as long as the rental agent knows your correct age,So that you are above board and honest,he may go ahead and rent the appt. Other wise you will need a person of age to co-sign with you.Then they will actually have the contractual commitment and your name will also be on the lease.
2007-06-18 16:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by sprintcardrvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am not sure what your question is, but I will suggest you find out if anyone will rent to you at your age. Generally, minors can not sign contracts and a lease is a contract. Unless you are emancipated minor or your parents agree to sign for you, you probably will not be able to get a lease.
2007-06-18 15:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by David V 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is your question?
2007-06-18 15:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋