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Q: Can a minor dis-affirm the lease of an apartment even if it's not necessary?
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Can a minor disaffirm the lease of a apartment even if the apartment is not necseeary?

A minor cannot sign a binding contract for lease of a premises.


What is the maximum amount of time that a minor has to disaffirm a contract?

one year


Can a minor who engages in a business or trade disaffirm agreements involving his or her business?

yes


Can a minor sign a loan?

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Can a 16 year old live alone in Iowa?

Yes, they can. They have to have their parent's permission. And the parents will probably have to co-sign for an apartment or lease. The minor is not legally able to enter into a contract.


May a minor disaffirm part of a contract and affirm other parts?

Likely yes. Under general contract law principles, it is a valid contract and fully enforceable by the minor if the minor does not choose to void it. Which is why many businesses will not enter into contracts with a minor.


Can people other than those on the lease agreement live in the apt.?

No, if another adult moves into the apartment, you must get permission from your landlord, and if he/she agrees, the other adult must be added to and then sign the lease. The landlord then has the right to increase your rent and to run a credit check on the other adult. If the other person is a minor child, you must put there name on the lease sort of like a dependent.


Can the landlord hold the minor liable for a blance on a lease if its broken?

No. A minor cannot be party to a contract.


Can an emancipated minor sign a lease?

{| |- | Yes, they can sign a lease. That is the entire purpose of emancipation. It allows the minor to legally sign a contract. They should be ready to show the legal document that emancipated them. |}


Can a minor enter a contract to rent an apartment?

Yes, but it is not enforceable.


When can a teenager of New Jersey move out of their parents home?

{| |- | The biggest item is to get parental permission. The parents will have to co-sign on any lease or apartment rent agreement. They are still going to be responsible for the minor until they reach the age of majority, which is in New Jersey is 18. |}


If a Landlord makes a 17 year old in Missouri sign a lease is that 17 lease even legally binding?

no, because the lease-signer is a minor. Only adults can sign and be legally responsible for a lease.l