Legal Question in Real Estate Law in North Dakota

Re: Signing with out a co-signer

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In most instances, a minor's contracts [a lease is a contract] cannot be enforced against the minor, ever. It makes no difference whether or not there is a co-signer, although a co-signer may well be held liable for the minor's agreements even though the minor himself is legally protected.

Since a minor is not bound by contracts made during minority in the absence of a statute providing otherwise, there are no legal consequences to the breaking of a lease or other contract.

Be aware that some states legally remove the disabilities of minority for the "necessities of life." Check with your family lawyer or the legal aid society in your town.