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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So so much bad info on here

First the statute of Frauds says all real estate contracts for a term of 1 year or more must be in writing. Second, a text exchange is a writing and is likely enforceable. Third the consideration is the mutual exchange of promises in this instance (ie party 1 will lease the property, party 2 will pay rent). [/quote]

Of all the exam responses, this is the top one[/quote]

OP here -

The home is owner occupied. Is there any court motion that would essentially force the owner to move out like they said they would and rent to me? I just want them to be held to their end of their verbal agreement. I do have the text messages to back it up. [/quote]

Nope. Not even in DC will they toss a home owner out of their own house for a potential tenant who has paid $0 and has no signed lease. Text message agreement is not worth anything.

Sorry, you are not getting into those good nearby schools. Find another home in the area.

Or did you make the mistake of already registering your kids with this address? [/quote]

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