QUESTION
Are verbal rental agreements binding?
Asked on Dec 17th, 2012 on Landlord and Tenant Law - North Carolina
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I am a tenant and need to leave the house I am renting. I have given a 30-day notice but they feel I broke the verbal agreement.
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In Michigan, verbal agreements in real estate matters are generally not binding.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Contracts for rentals over 12 months need to be in writing. Verbal agreement for lease less than 12 months can be enforceable but you need a witness because it usually turns to his/her word against your.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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Verbal agreements are just as binding as written agreements. However, the terms of a verbal agreement could be the source of dispute because of a lack of clarity and certainty. What specifically was agreed upon for this tenancy? Did you agree on a rent amount and a place only? Was a deposit provided for? Did you agree on renting for a set amount of time? These questions, if possible, need to be answered.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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Generally, agreements with respect to real property have to be in writing. Even if it is enforceable, it will be difficult for them to prove that you were anything other than a month-to-month tenant.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 5:37 AM
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Yes they are. Need to be supported by some evidence of their existence, but nothing inherently wrong with them.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 5:36 AM
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Verbal agreements are binding if the terms can be proven.
Answered on Dec 18th, 2012 at 2:57 PM