Contracts
Mississippi law generally requires that a real estate lease for more than one year be:
ANotarized and recorded with the county
BIn writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds✓ Correct
CApproved by MREC
DSigned by a licensed real estate agent
Explanation
Mississippi's Statute of Frauds requires leases for more than one year to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged. Oral leases for more than one year are generally unenforceable.
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