Property Management

In NH, a residential lease for more than one year must be:

AApproved by NHREC before taking effect
BIn writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds✓ Correct
CRegistered with the municipality
DNotarized to be valid

Explanation

Under the Statute of Frauds, contracts that cannot be performed within one year—including leases for more than one year—must be in writing to be enforceable. A verbal lease for more than one year would not be enforceable in NH courts.

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