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Can I rent a house at 16?
You won’t be legally entitled to a tenancy until you turn 18, so you’re likely to have problems finding a place to live. It may be possible to get someone to hold the tenancy ‘on trust’ for you until you turn 18. This can be the landlord or another adult, such as a social worker if you have one.
Can a 17 year old rent their own place?
To rent a property you need to sign a type of contract called a lease. It’s usually difficult to have a contract that someone under the age of 18 can sign because usually the young person wouldn’t be held accountable if something went wrong.
What are the rules for minors living with their parents?
General rules applying to minors: If you are an unmarried minor (under age 18), the residence of the parent(s) with whom you live is considered to be your residence. If you have a living parent, you cannot change your residence by your own act, by the appointment of a legal guardian, or by the relinquishment of your parent’s right of control.
When can a minor establish their own residence in the US?
Unless you are a minor alien present in the U.S. under the terms of a nonimmigrant visa which precludes you from establishing domicile in the U.S., you may establish your own residence when your parents are deceased and a legal guardian has not been appointed.
What does it mean to be emancipated as a minor?
The law doesn’t consider emancipated minors to be under the care and control of parents. Instead, they take responsibility for their own care. Read on to learn about how a young person can reach emancipation and the kinds of responsibilities and liabilities that come with it. What Is Emancipation?
Can I change my residence if I am an unmarried minor?
If you are an unmarried minor (under age 18), the residence of the parent(s) with whom you live is considered to be your residence. If you have a living parent, you cannot change your residence by your own act, by the appointment of a legal guardian, or by the relinquishment of your parent’s right of control.