A contract is an agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality.
There are four essential elements of forming a contract: offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations. Beyond this, the terms of the contract must also be unambiguous, and the parties must have the mental capacity to agree.
WPI 301.01 (7th ed.) A contract is a legally enforceable promise or set of promises. In order for a promise or set of promises to be legally enforceable, there must be mutual assent and consideration. Use this instruction when the existence of a contract or its terms is at issue.
For a contract to be valid and recognized by the common law, it must include certain elements-- offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, authority and capacity, and certainty. Without these elements, a contract is not legally binding and may not be enforced by the courts.
Generally, no. In Washington State, most rental agreements do not need to be notarized. Notarizing rental agreements in Washington State is typically unnecessary for both residential and non-residential leases with a term of one year or less.
In contract law, “A promise is an expression that justifies the person to whom it is made in reasonably believing that a commitment has been made that something specific will happen or not happen in the future.” Washington law recognizes that, “A promise may be expressed orally, in writing, or by conduct.”
A tour operator agreement is a contract between a tour agency and a tour operator sets the terms and conditions of their business relationship. The contract includes details about what services will be provided, when, and what the compensation rate will be.
Under the terms of the settlement, a “tour” is when a buyer who is working with an agent enters a home that is for sale or directs their agent to enter the home on their behalf. This includes when the buyer's agent provides a live, virtual tour to a buyer not physically present.
Zillow's Touring Agreement is an optional, non-exclusive agreement between the potential buyer and agent. It creates the opportunity to have a conversation about your services early on, strengthening your relationship.
State-Specific Certification in Washington To be a property manager in Washington, it is essential to obtain state-specific licensure. Typically, this requires a real estate broker license, completed through pre-license coursework and a background check.