Practical resources to support fair, transparent relationships in tenant farming
The Tenant Farming Commissioner publishes Codes of Practice, guidance and information notes to help landlords, tenants and agents work together constructively and meet their legal and professional responsibilities. These resources set clear expectations for good communication, transparency and fairness across all aspects of tenant farming.
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Guide to the proposed legislation on relinquishment of 1991 act tenancies
This guide provides a summary of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 provisions relating to the relinquishment of 1991 Act tenancies.
Guide to the use of tenanted agricultural holdings for non-agricultural purposes (diversification)
Outlines options and considerations for diversifying farm businesses under agricultural tenancies.
Guide to the transfer of tenancies by assignation and succession
Explains how an agricultural tenancy can be passed on, including assignation during life, bequests and intestate transfer.
Guide to tree planting on tenanted agricultural holdings
Provides guidance for landlords and tenants considering planting trees on tenanted land, including rights and permissions.
Guide to the use of comparables in rent reviews
Explains how to select and use rental comparables when carrying out rent reviews of agricultural holdings.
Guide to fixed equipment
Guidance on responsibilities and expectations around fixed equipment on agricultural holdings.
Guide to general statutory compliance on agricultural holdings
Guidance outlining key statutory compliance responsibilities on agricultural holdings for both landlords and tenants.
Interim guide to securing tradeable carbon credits in an agricultural holdings situation
Interim guidance on how tenants and landlords can approach tradeable carbon credits on agricultural holdings.
Guidance for submitting an alleged breach of a TFC code of practice
Guidance for submitting an alleged breach of TFC Code of Practice
Guide to the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Scottish agricultural holdings sector
This guide outlines some of the ways in which the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can be used in order to resolve disputes without going to court. It provides information on which ADR process to choose and when to seek further assistance.
Review of the conduct of agents of agricultural landlords and tenants - A report to Scottish Ministers
Report to Scottish Ministers on how agents operate in the tenant farming sector and where improvements are needed.
Amnesty template: application to the Land Court
Template to help parties apply to the Land Court in relation to tenants' improvements amnesty cases.
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