Property Management

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

AApproved by the DOS
BIn writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds✓ Correct
CNotarized
DRecorded in the county clerk's office

Explanation

Under New York's Statute of Frauds (General Obligations Law § 5-703), leases for more than one year must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged to be enforceable.

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