Practice & ContractsQuestion 104 of 120
For a real estate purchase agreement to be enforceable in California, it generally must be:
a.Notarized
b.Recorded
c.Approved by the DRE
d.In writing and signed by the parties
Explanation
Under the statute of frauds, contracts for the sale of real property must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged to be enforceable. Oral real estate purchase agreements are generally unenforceable. The writing must contain the essential terms of the deal.
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