Full question:
I am 17 years old, resident of Oregon. I left my parents’ house in Jan and have been staying in my friend’s house ever since. I need to find my own place now. Can a 17 year old enter into a lease agreement?
- Category: Minors
- Date:
- State: Oregon
Answer:
Yes, minor may enter into a lease agreement. Once you enter into a lease agreement, you will be bound by the terms and conditions of the contract, and you may be able not void the contract on the grounds of your age or status. The relevant statutory provision is ORS § 109.697. it states:“(2) For purposes of this section, "minor" means an unemancipated and unmarried person who is living apart from the person's parent, parents or legal guardian, and who is either:
(a) Sixteen or 17 years of age;
(b) Under 16 years of age and the parent of a child or children who are living in the physical custody of the person; or
(c) Under 16 years of age, pregnant and expecting the birth of a child who will be living in the physical custody of the person.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor may contract for the necessities of a residential dwelling unit and for utility services to that unit. Such a contract is binding upon the minor and cannot be voided or disaffirmed by the minor based upon the minor's age or status as a minor.
(4) The consent of the parent or legal guardian of such minor shall not be necessary to contract for a residential dwelling unit or utility services to that unit. The parent or legal guardian of such minor shall not be liable under a contract by that minor for a residential dwelling unit or for utility services to that unit unless the parent or guardian is a party to the minor's contract, or enters another contract, for the purpose of acting as guarantor of the minor's debt.”
(a) Sixteen or 17 years of age;
(b) Under 16 years of age and the parent of a child or children who are living in the physical custody of the person; or
(c) Under 16 years of age, pregnant and expecting the birth of a child who will be living in the physical custody of the person.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor may contract for the necessities of a residential dwelling unit and for utility services to that unit. Such a contract is binding upon the minor and cannot be voided or disaffirmed by the minor based upon the minor's age or status as a minor.
(4) The consent of the parent or legal guardian of such minor shall not be necessary to contract for a residential dwelling unit or utility services to that unit. The parent or legal guardian of such minor shall not be liable under a contract by that minor for a residential dwelling unit or for utility services to that unit unless the parent or guardian is a party to the minor's contract, or enters another contract, for the purpose of acting as guarantor of the minor's debt.”
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