Contracts
A Washington real estate lease for one year or less is generally:
ARequired to be in writing under the Statute of Frauds
BEnforceable as an oral agreement under an exception to the Statute of Frauds for short-term leases✓ Correct
COnly enforceable if notarized
DRequired to be recorded to bind future owners
Explanation
Washington's Statute of Frauds (RCW 19.36) generally requires leases for more than one year to be in writing.
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