Contracts
Under California's Statute of Frauds, which of the following real estate agreements must be in writing to be enforceable?
AA month-to-month rental agreement for less than one year
BAn agreement for the purchase and sale of real property✓ Correct
CA verbal agreement between friends to share a lease
DA property management agreement lasting 6 months
Explanation
California Civil Code §1624 (Statute of Frauds) requires contracts for the purchase and sale of real property, leases longer than one year, and listing agreements to be in writing to be enforceable in court.
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