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A Residential Tenancy Agreement is a contract that will state the terms of your rental,such as the duration and rent payable. A person may rentif they are 16 years of age or older. A person aged 16 to 18 years will be bound by a Tenancy Agreement,so long as the agreement is not harsh or unconscionable.

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  • Can a minor rent a house at 18?

  • Most states set the age of majority, or legal adulthood, at 18, preventing a minor from entering into a binding rental contract or lease. An emancipated minor takes on adult responsibilities before the legal age of adulthood.

  • How old do you have to be to rent an apartment?

  • As Rent Prep points out, nothing legally prevents landlords from renting to someone even younger than 18, but it’s only at 18 years old that you can legally enter and be held liable for a contract. Before that point, you will need an adult to co-sign and legally take responsibility for paying the rent in the event that you can’t or don’t.

  • Can a 16 year old sign a lease on an apartment?

  • You cannot legally sign a rental contract, but having adult guarantors is one way to get your own apartment. The vast majority of teenagers are not going to succeed in trying to lease an apartment. Most laws across the U.S. set the minimum age for being considered an adult at 18 years old.

  • Can a 16-year-old buy a house?

  • At 16, your child can apply to the local authority for her own home. She can also technically buy one at this age, although that’s a complicated business. If your child is 16 and homeless, the Children’s Services at the local council should normally provide her with accommodation.