Contracts
Under Montana law, an oral lease for a residential property for a period of two years is:
AFully enforceable since leases have no writing requirement
BUnenforceable under the Statute of Frauds because it exceeds one year✓ Correct
CEnforceable if witnessed by a third party
DValid if the tenant pays rent for at least 6 months
Explanation
Montana's Statute of Frauds requires that leases for more than one year be in writing to be enforceable. A 2-year oral lease cannot be enforced by either party.
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