Contracts

A West Virginia real estate purchase agreement must include a 'legal description' of the property to be enforceable because:

AAll written documents must include a legal description under WV law
BThe property must be adequately identified so the parties know exactly what is being sold✓ Correct
CLenders require a legal description before underwriting any loan
DThe WVREC requires legal descriptions in all contracts

Explanation

To be enforceable, a real estate contract must adequately describe the subject property. Without a sufficient property description, the contract may be void for lack of a definite subject matter.

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