Columbus, OH asked in Employment Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Juvenile Law for Ohio

Q: Apartments? My mom won't move closer to my school.

My mom refuses to move closer to my school which makes me late for school(i live out of district and can't get a school bus) and it's bringing my GPA down which means I can't keep my scholarship. Is there any way I am able to get an apartment(i will be 16 at the end of the summer). I work and make enough to sustain myself and an apartment. I have enough money saved for a car as well. All I'm asking is if it is legal in the state of Ohio.

1 Lawyer Answer
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: No, you can't. You're 15. A landlord is unlikely to rent to you. Talk to a school counselor.

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