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? asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 9 months ago

If you are 17 in college, do you have to get emancipated to live alone?

I’m currently 16 and working a full time job, and I’m graduating a year early. When I graduate, I’ll be 17. My parents are letting me move away to a dorm in college if I move out of state, but I may stay in state. If I do go to an in state college, will I need to be emancipation to rent an apartment? I know I’ll have the money to support myself by that time, but I’m not trying to go through a bunch of court stuff. I won’t be in high school, so i figured it may be legal, but I am not sure. (I am a Maryland resident) 

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  • Slickterp
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    Yes, you are still a minor.  

  • Foofa
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    https://www.peoples-law.org/when-tenant-minor

  • Nekkid Truth!
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    Plan to stay in a dorm your first year unless you commute from home.   You wont get an apartment under 18.   And emancipation is next to impossible..  You basically have to already be on your own and supporting yourself when you file.

  • A
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    emancipated or not under 18 cannot legally rent an apartment

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