Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Age for renting an apartment

I was wondering If I could rent an apartment with my friend who is 22, even though im 17.


Asked on 1/26/08, 10:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
NEAL SPECTOR, ESQ. NEAL S. SPECTOR, P.C.

Re: Age for renting an apartment

Because of your age the landlord may not allow you to sign the lease. It would be voidable by you (not binding against you) due to the fact you are a minor.

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Answered on 1/26/08, 10:43 pm
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Age for renting an apartment

The lease would be "ratified" once you turned 18 and remained as a Tenant (become enforeable).

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Answered on 1/27/08, 12:26 pm


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