Minnesota State Real Estate Practice Test

A contract that involves illegal activity, such as leasing a property for use as a gambling casino in a state where gambling is prohibited, is considered void. This means that the contract has no legal effect from the moment it is created, as it is based on an illegal purpose. Courts will not enforce contracts that are formed for purposes that violate the law. Since the lease is intended for a use that is prohibited, it fails to fulfill the necessary legal requirements to be considered valid.

In contrast, other classifications of contracts such as legally binding and enforceable under local laws rely on the contract adhering to legal standards and norms. A valid contract must be for a lawful purpose, and since this situation implicates illegal activity, those characteristics do not apply. Therefore, the correct conclusion is that the contract is void due to its association with prohibited activity.