Agricultural Tenancies Solicitors

Our team of focused rural solicitors have extensive experience acting for both tenant and landlord farmers throughout Scotland. The complexity of this area of law can contribute to tense relationships and we recommend that early advice is sought to ensure your position is protected. We can assist with:

• Negotiations over 1991 Act secure tenancies and Limited Partnership tenancies.
• ‘Right to Buy’ Notices in the Register of Community Interests in Land.
• Dissolution of Limited Partnerships in respect of 1991 Act secure tenancies.
• Renunciations.
• New 1991 Act secure tenancies, Modern Limited Duration Tenancies (10+ years) and Short Limited Duration Tenancies (up to 5 years).
• Seasonal Grazing Lets (364 days or less per year)
• Tenancy succession issues under 1991 Act secure tenancies, Limited Duration Tenancies and Modern Limited Duration Tenancies.
• Issues in relation to obligations for maintenance and repair of fixed equipment.
• Rent review matters.
• Resumptions of land.
• Diversification issues.

We can also offer advice on Contract Farming Agreements and have close contacts with a number of Land Agents, allowing us to put you in touch with the valuation professionals when it comes to committing to rents or Contract Farming fee levels.

If you wish to discuss any agricultural tenancy issues, including an annual check up, please contact our team.