Contracts
In Illinois, a lease agreement for a term longer than one year must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds. A verbal month-to-month lease:
AIs always void and unenforceable
BMay be valid and enforceable as it does not exceed one year✓ Correct
CMust be notarized to be enforceable
DRequires registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Explanation
The Illinois Statute of Frauds requires leases for a term of more than one year to be in writing to be enforceable. A verbal (oral) month-to-month lease does not exceed one year and may be valid and enforceable in Illinois. However, a written lease is always preferable to avoid misunderstandings. Chicago's RLTO has additional written disclosure requirements for all residential leases.
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