Q: i am 16 with a kid, i have a job and can take care of me and my kid, does anyone know anyone who will consider renting?
i’m trying to find my own place for me and my baby and i can financially afford a low income place, i just need help going in the right direction with someone who will rent to a 16 year old.
A:
You could be having a problem finding a place that will rent to you because you are not legally an adult. Contracts with minors can be disaffirmed by the minor, and are thus voidable. Not many people will want to lend money or do transactions for significant money if there is a risk that you could walk away from the deal and leave them with no legal recourse.
However, if you become an emancipated minor, you can legally become an adult, even if you aren't 18 yet. Emancipated minors can enter contracts and sue and be sued the same as adults. For more information, go to the circuit court in your area and ask for an information packet on becoming an emancipated minor. You could also talk to a family law attorney.
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