What is the legal status of a lease made with a lessor who is a minor?

A lease made with a lessor who is a minor has a specific legal status due to the recognition that minors lack the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. This means that the lease is voidable by the lessor, allowing the minor to disaffirm or cancel the lease if they choose.

The law provides this protection to minors to ensure they are not bound by agreements that they may not fully understand or that could exploit their immaturity. They might decide against the commitment because of a change of mind or due to the potential consequences of their obligation under the lease. Other parties involved in the lease, including landlords or other lessors, generally have to respect this right of the minor to void the contract, thus ensuring the protection of the minor's interests.

This principle does not imply that the lease becomes automatically extended or is enforced in any manner without the minor's consent. It is also not considered voidable by the lessor's guardian, as the minor themselves holds the right to disaffirm the lease without needing a guardian's intervention for that specific purpose. This emphasizes the legal recognition of a minor’s right to control their agreements, fostering a more equitable approach in contractual relationships.