Contracts
A Pennsylvania lease must be in writing for a term of:
AAny period longer than 1 month
BMore than 3 years✓ Correct
CMore than 1 year
DAny commercial lease regardless of term
Explanation
Under Pennsylvania's Statute of Frauds (33 P.S. §1), leases for a term of more than 3 years must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged. Oral leases for 3 years or less may be enforceable, though written leases are always advisable.
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