Contracts
Under the Statute of Frauds, which of the following real estate agreements does NOT need to be in writing to be enforceable in Oregon?
AA listing agreement for one year
BA purchase and sale agreement
CA lease for 11 months✓ Correct
DAn option to purchase real estate
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts and leases over one year to be in writing. A lease for 11 months (less than one year) does not have to be in writing to be enforceable, though written leases are always advisable.
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