Which type of lease can be oral and still enforceable?

A lease of less than one year can be oral and still enforceable because, under Arizona law, leases that meet certain criteria, such as duration, are not required to be in writing to be legally binding. Specifically, leases for a term shorter than one year may be oral agreements and can be upheld in court, provided there is sufficient evidence of the agreement and both parties have acted in accordance with the terms. This means that for a lease beyond this timeframe, the statute of frauds would typically require a written agreement to be enforceable.

In contrast, other types of leases, especially those that involve more significant commitments like commercial leases or vacant land leases, typically necessitate written contracts to ensure clarity and legal protection for all parties involved. This requirement helps to prevent misunderstandings and disputes that could arise from oral agreements in more complex arrangements. Similarly, leases for residential properties with multiple units also tend to fall under stricter regulations that commonly necessitate written documentation.