Contracts
The Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts in Colorado to be:
ANotarized by a Colorado notary
BIn writing and signed by the party to be charged✓ Correct
CApproved by the county assessor
DFiled with the Division of Real Estate within 72 hours
Explanation
Colorado's Statute of Frauds (C.R.S. § 38-10-108) requires contracts for the sale or leasing of real estate to be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Oral real estate contracts are generally unenforceable.
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