Property Management

In South Dakota, a lease agreement for a term of one year or less may be:

AOnly in writing to be valid
BEither oral or written and still be enforceable✓ Correct
COnly enforceable if notarized
DRequired to be recorded with the county register of deeds

Explanation

Under the Statute of Frauds, oral leases for one year or less can be valid and enforceable in South Dakota, though written leases are always recommended for clarity.

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