Tenancy agreements for Under 18s

[Louise1234]

Hiya.

My boyfriend and I have decided to get a place together. I am 17 and he is 19. First question.. Is it true that I can not be on the tenancy agreement as I am under 18? Secondly... If this is true is there anyway he can be on the tenancy agreement but I can live there as well?

Please respond as soon as possible, gonna be well gutted!

Thanks

[bednobs]

1) yes
2) it will depend on the contract and landlord

[bushbaby_de]

Usually you can't be on a tenancy agreement if you are under 18, but so long as the agent and your boyfriend are happy there is no reason why he can't sign the contract and you live there with him. Just realise this means you have no rights to the property and he could throw you out with very little notice if it all goes wrong. How long til you turn 18? Might be worth waiting til then for peace of mind?

[JonnyBoy12]

Good for you, Louise, not everyone is so lucky as to be able to leave home so soon. Yes, what the other 2 have said is right, and your boyfriend will have to sign all the papers, and you will have to trust him not to throw you out. I am sure he will not do that, as you are taking the step to move in together.

One of my friends got married at 17, and recently celebrated her 40th wedding anniversary, and she and her husband have 3 children. So you can make it work: I am 35 and still single, so wish you best of luck.

[Louise1234]

Thanks for all your answers. I am 18 in June, it's just this place seemed perfecr and is within our price range for a change!! :-)

[JonnyBoy12]

Within your price range, Louise? I am 35, in Shropshire. Do you mind telling us whereabouts you are in country, (vaguely, of course) and what your price range roughly is? I can't afford anywhere at all here on my own, and have to lodge with a friend at a subsidised rate.