Real estate leases longer than one year fall under the Statute of Frauds.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for leases longer than five years
• D. True in all cases for leases longer than one year

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is the writing requirement for certain real estate agreements. The Statute of Frauds requires that contracts involving real property be in writing to be enforceable, and a lease that lasts longer than one year cannot be fully performed within a year. Because of that, the terms, duration, and rent must be memorialized in a written agreement to be enforceable. That’s why this statement is correct: leases longer than one year fall under the Statute of Frauds, and the rule applies in all cases for such leases, ensuring there’s a written document to protect both parties. Shorter leases (one year or less) may be enforceable even if oral in many jurisdictions, but the question specifically targets those exceeding one year.