Guide to the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995
This Guide was published as a booklet in July 1995 i.e. before the Act came into force. The text included here is as originally printed. Enquiries should be made to Defra's Farm Focus Division, Land Tenure Team - Telephone 020 7238 5748.
The Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 came into operation on 1 September 1995. It differs in several important respects from previous agricultural holdings legislation. This booklet is intended to give a general guide to the main provisions of the Act. It is in no way a substitute for professional advice given in the light of personal circumstances. You are strongly advised not to enter any firm agreement for a farm business tenancy without taking such professional advice.
Contents
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Summary of the key provisions in the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995
- Introduction
- Farm Business Tenancies
- Notices to Quit
- Rent
- Compensation for tenant's Improvements
Some questions and answers about the Act
- Farm Business Tenancies
- Rent
- Notices to Quit
- Assignment and sub-letting
- Tenant's compensation on quitting
- Tenant's fixtures
- Landlord's claims at the end of a tenancy
- Resolution of disputes
- Repairing and maintenance obligations
- Conservation and environmental considerations
- County farms
- Farm Business Tenancies
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