Farm Business Tenancy Agreement - Short Term

A Farm Business Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding agreement made between the Landlord and the Tenant which governs the terms and conditions under which the lease is to operate. This agreement is drafted specifically for leases of property for agricultural purposes where the period of the lease is less than 7 years.

A Farm Business Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding agreement made between the Landlord and the Tenant which governs the terms and conditions under which the lease is to operate. In terms of this agreement, the Landlord grants the Tenant the right of lease over the property, for agricultural purposes, and in return for rental.

This agreement is drafted specifically for leases of property for agricultural purposes in terms of the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 where the period of the lease is less than 7 years. It is a comprehensive agreement containing the essential clauses necessary to ensure that both parties’ interests are protected.

Leases that are less than 7 years do not need to be registered with the Land Registry.

This agreement contains the following clauses:

1. Definitions
2. Interpretation
3. Letting and hiring
4. Use of the Property
5. Duration
6. Rent Payments
7. Additional Charges
8. Tenant’s Obligations
9. Maintenance and Repairs
10. Repair Exclusions
11. Alterations, Additions and Improvements
12. Orchards, Plantations, Vines and Crops
13. Damage to or Destruction of Property
14. Exclusion of Landlord from Certain Liability and Indemnity
15. Landlord’s Right of Access
16. Transfer and Sub-letting
17. Insurance
18. Breach
19. Forfeiture
20. Break Clause
21. Arbitration
22. Farm Business Tenancy Notices
23. Tenancy Notices
24. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
25. Counterparts
26. Signatories

Related Documents:

• Farm Business Tenancy Agreement - Long Term