Rural Licences and Tenancies

A fair proportion of agricultural operations run on land that’s tied up in tenancies and licences, whether that’s ground you let out or ground you take on to work. The terms you’re operating under have a direct bearing on what you can do with the land and what it’s worth, so they’re worth getting right.

At the simpler end, a grass keep licence is something we can draft or review quickly. Others carry longer-term rights and obligations that need proper attention, particularly where a tenancy affects security of tenure or the value of the holding.

We can help with:

• Grass keep and grazing licences
• Farm Business Tenancies
• Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies
• Land occupied without a written agreement in place
• Drafting tenancies if you’re letting land out
• Reviewing tenancies if you’re taking land on

Whether you’re the landlord or the tenant, we’ll help you land on the right type of agreement for how the business uses the ground, and make sure the terms hold up.

Clear terms from the outset protect the operation and avoid an argument later.