leaving home at 16?

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So im 16, my dad and stepmom are getting a divorce, there wont be any going to court over anything, and im supposed to be going with my dad, but he quit his job, he has some stupid idea about selling a tailgate he designed or whatever, hes a jerk, i hate him, and he has no way to pay for my or my brother, (my brother is… mentally slow, he has no way of taking care of himself ever) my dad doesnt listen to anything i say ever, and is always yelling at me, well i thought about getting emancipated that way i can leave but in oregon i have to have his consent to get emancipated, but can i still move into my own apartment? ive been looking for papers on this but cant seem to find any? i have a job, and enough to pay for rent, would a renter let me? is there laws against it?

asked December 8, 2014

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It depends on the landlord of the apartment, as far as I know. Some are okay with tenants under 18, but some aren't. Some places might require your parent's permission, or have your parent be a co-signer (someone who signs your lease too, basically saying they vouch for you being good for rent). I'd start looking at apartment buildings anyways. It can't hurt to just look. If you look at places near a college/university, they might be better for you. Those places will be used to tenants who are only a little older than you, so they might be able to help you figure things out.
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i also forgot to add if my dad tried to force me to come home could he? like if he called the cops and stuff?
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trust me your not being mean, this is the stuff im thinking about, as of right now im not about to walk out the door tomorow, im thinking in a few months scenerio, and if i can stay with my step mom it wont be neccisary. as of right now im making almost triple what a studio apartment costs here, along with going to school, i have a little money saved up, and my girlfriend would be moving in in a year when she turns 18 to help out, ( i know that wouldnt effect the beginning but later on it would effect the money and time thing.) my brother goes to school and has a schedule similar to mine (as in when hes home and not, since he has alot of classes, and as long as he doesnt LIVE with my mom she has the right to see him whenever, so she could help there. i know that i may not be able to afford all the thing i have now like netflix and internet, but if i was super serious about it and worked hard i know i could do it, and i could make enough to do it. i just want to make sure that i wont be forced back home, or wont be able to rent. though any advice you have on living on your own at a young age would be much appreciated