Contracts
Under Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a residential lease agreement that is for 1 year or longer must be:
AVerbal and witnessed
BIn writing to be enforceable✓ Correct
CRecorded in the county public records
DApproved by the local housing authority
Explanation
Florida law requires lease agreements for periods longer than 1 year to be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. Month-to-month leases may be oral.
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