Agricultural Tenancy CASES
In English law, an agricultural tenancy is an agreement granting a tenant the right to occupy and farm agricultural land owned by another party, governed specifically by statutes such as the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.
Definition and Principles
Agricultural tenancies provide tenants with certain statutory protections, rights, and obligations relating to rent reviews, security of tenure, compensation, and permitted farming activities, distinguishing them from standard residential or commercial leases.
Common Examples
- Traditional tenancies governed by the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, offering strong tenant protections.
- Farm Business Tenancies under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995, offering more flexibility.
- Tenancies involving grazing agreements or cropping licences.
Legal Implications
- Tenants enjoy statutory rights regarding notice periods, compensation, and succession.
- Landlords and tenants must strictly comply with relevant agricultural tenancy legislation.
Practical Importance
Understanding agricultural tenancy ensures compliance with specific statutory rules, clarity in landlord-tenant relationships, and effective management of agricultural land.
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A tenant farmer's lease expired, but he claimed an allowance for seed and labour based on local custom. The lease was silent on this. The court held that established custom can be implied into a written contract unless expressly excluded. Facts The plaintiff was a tenant farmer on land in Lincolnshire, holding the tenancy under a lease from the former rector of the parish. In 1833, the defendant, the succeeding rector, gave the plaintiff notice to quit. Upon quitting, the plaintiff had undertaken tillage and sowing of the land during his final year, providing seeds and labour from which he
