Property Ownership
Under Wisconsin's Wis. Stat. § 706.001 et seq., which of the following instruments must be in writing and signed to be valid?
AOral lease agreements for less than 1 year
BConveyances of real property interests, including deeds, mortgages, and long-term leases✓ Correct
CMonth-to-month rental agreements
DProperty management agreements
Explanation
Wisconsin's Statute of Frauds (Wis. Stat. § 706.001) requires that conveyances of real property interests — deeds, mortgages, easements, and leases longer than 1 year — be in writing and signed.
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