Minnesota § 513.05 - LEASES; CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF LANDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 513.05 — LEASES; CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF LANDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 513.05. LEASES; CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF LANDS
Every contract for the leasing for a longer period than one year or for the sale of any lands, or any interest in lands, shall be void unless the contract, or some note or memorandum thereof, expressing the consideration, is in writing and subscribed by the party by whom the lease or sale is to be made, or by the party's lawful agent thereunto authorized in writing; and no such contract, when made by an agent, shall be entitled to record unless the authority of such agent be also recorded.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 513.05
What does Minnesota Statutes § 513.05 cover?
Section 513.05 ("LEASES; CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF LANDS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 513.05?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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