im going to be turning 17. now i live in pennsylvania. and i just kinda wanna be out on my own. if my parents allow can i move into an apartment.. does anybody know? if so please gimme some information!
2007-07-09 16:09:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
hi Maizy:
my son wanted to get out young and try the world, see whats on the other side, it lasted about 7 months, and he seen what he had was not all so bad, thought what others told him was true, you can stay up as late as you wish, and go out drink party have so much fun, with no one telling you no,
but he said when he went out he keep feeling that i was watching and a little voice, do you really want to do this son, is it right babe, and he said he would look around to see if i was there, and then said what ever he was doing that was not cool he would say na i dont need that, or no thanks i can have fun with out that.
by the end he said mom i was wrong, miss what i had ...
No matter what chooses you make just know that your parents are doing the best, and they are doing the best for you, its not easy being a kid but let me tell you its not easy being a parent,
look at what you have, and what you will be missing if you leave, and see if its worth it, or if maybe you can bit the bullet and wait tell your a little older and wait tell you have some money saved up , the world is a hard place to be, so why rush it,
i wish the best for you, and i truly hope that what ever choose you make you think about it, and you do it for the right reasons, God gave us one life, so make such its a good one, don't do things that could hurt your body or your soul its not worth it,
wish you the best
2007-07-11 01:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents will have to sign the lease and will be legally responsible for the rent until you turn 18. Since you are a minor, only your parent or other legal guardian would be an acceptable guarantor.
Minors cannot normally enter into legally binding agreements. There is an exception in common law for essential goods and services though not all state recognize that. Since shelter is considered essential it might be legally possible to enter into a lease contract at 17, but no landlord is legally obligated to do so. The exception would simply allow the landlord to sue you for recovery and actually collect from you despite the fact that you are a minor.
2007-07-10 00:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, here's the deal. I see you've gotten plenty of information on what you asked, so I'll leave that alone.
I'm concerned if you're ready to move out. I checked out your other questions, and one question deals with... buying a glass pipe? Is that for smoking pot?
Another question says that you had unprotected sex, then you ask about your period. Maizy, if you have questions about sex, I think the best people to ask are your parents or your doctor, NOT on Y/A. I keep telling other Askers that I wouldn't take any medical advice from Answerers, as good as their intentions might be. And be warned: Some answerers do not have your best interest in mind.
So your reason for moving out is "just wanna be out on my own". Well, that sounds fun, but I'm afraid you might be in for a rude awakening. I could be wrong, but it sounds like you just want a place just to do your "things" that you mention in your other questions.
If you have your heart set on it, why don't you start asking questions like these.
"Did you move out at an early age and regret it?"
"When you moved out of your parent's house, what things did you have to learn to live alone?"
Don't get mad at me for preaching. It's just that I care, okay?
2007-07-10 08:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Sacrificial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 17 you are unable to sign legal contracts like leases or rental agreements, unless you have received the status of legal emancipation from a court. So you would probably need a co-signer (parents, etc) for any such agreements.
2007-07-09 23:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by rlloydevans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lease is a legally binding contract. Until a person is age 18, they cannot enter into a legally binding contract unless they have been legally emancipated and can prove that they have the resources to support themselves.
2007-07-09 23:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by rrm38 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might need a co signer, you'll need to find a real laid back landlord, and normally landlords look into 18 years and over, you could look into college apartment, hack ur way in there even if ur not going to college, u could act like it if u dont need the paperwork.. you also might need credit, some places do background check and credit checks.. good luck
2007-07-09 23:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by starconfusionco1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless there are problems with your parents I would stay put a little longer.. start saving up for when you graduate so you can go to college and not have to work full time
2007-07-09 23:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by sajaru316 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id wait till u graduate
2007-07-09 23:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by Don't Ask 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋