Do i have to be 21 to rent an apartment or can i just be 18? I live in California.?

Question

Do i have to be 21 to rent an apartment or can i just be 18? I live in California.?

Answer 1

You can legally sign a lease @ 18.  

Answer 2

18 is fine. The question is do you qualify income wise?

FAMILY.CODE

SECTION 6500-6502

6500.  A minor is an individual who is under 18 years of age.  The

period of minority is calculated from the first minute of the day on

which the individual is born to the same minute of the corresponding

day completing the period of minority.

6501.  An adult is an individual who is 18 years of age or older.

6502.  (a) The use of or reference to the words "age of majority,"

"age of minority," "adult," "minor," or words of similar intent in

any instrument, order, transfer, or governmental communication made

in this state:

   (1) Before March 4, 1972, makes reference to individuals 21 years

of age and older, or younger than 21 years of age.

   (2) On or after March 4, 1972, makes reference to individuals 18

years of age and older, or younger than 18 years of age.

   (b) Nothing in subdivision (a) or in Chapter 1748 of the Statutes

of 1971 prevents amendment of any court order, will, trust, contract,

transfer, or instrument to refer to the 18-year-old age of majority

if the court order, will, trust, contract, transfer, or instrument

satisfies all of the following conditions:

   (1) It was in existence on March 4, 1972.

   (2) It is subject to amendment by law, and amendment is allowable

or not prohibited by its terms.

   (3) It is otherwise subject to the laws of this state.

Answer 3

stephanie a, I moved from California to Kentucky last year, so I'm not sure who I could call to help you. Here is a resource of apartments in California that you can contact. http://www.findanapartmentonline.com/Cal... I'll bet someone can help you.



Good Luck!

Answer 4

You can rent at 18 but a credit check will reveal no credit history so be prepared you may possibly have to get a co-signer for your first apt.  

Answer 5

You can legally rent a place at 18 but know our laws to protect yourself

www.dca.ca.gov