Article 2A — Leases · Section 2a-216
This section of the UCC provides guidelines regarding the requirements and contents of a lease agreement.
Source: U.C.C. § 2a-216
A lease agreement shall be enforceable even if it is not in writing or if there is no specific quantity stated, as long as there is sufficient evidence showing that the parties have agreed to its terms.
UCC § 2a-216 states that a lease can still be valid even if it is not in writing or does not specify the amount of property being leased, provided there is enough evidence proving the agreement between the parties.
A contract in which one party grants another party the right to use and possess specific property for a specified time in exchange for payment.
Documentation or indications that show that the parties have reached an understanding or consensus on the terms of a lease.
Example 1
A verbal agreement between a landlord and tenant regarding a rental property may still be enforceable if there are communications such as email exchanges confirming lease terms.
Example 2
If a tenant occupies property for several months and pays rent without any formal lease, this occupancy can establish an enforceable lease under UCC § 2a-216.