Contact FBR Seed on 01573 408952 to discuss your landlord or tenant requirements.
Agricultural Tenancy Advice for Landlords & Tenants
Our team advises both landowners wishing to let out their agricultural land and farming businesses or individuals looking to secure a tenancy. We offer a full letting service for landowners, and for prospective tenants we assist with tender preparation, lease negotiation and ensuring you fully understand your obligations before you commit.
For Landlords
Whether you are letting out a holding for the first time or managing a long-standing tenancy, we provide practical support at every stage. We advise on the best structure for a new letting, manage the full tender process, and handle rent reviews and records of condition throughout. We also advise on commercial agreements for non-agricultural uses of land and buildings. As the tenancy draws to a close, we negotiate dilapidations and compensation claims on your behalf to ensure a fair and efficient settlement.
- Agricultural rent reviews
- Record of condition preparation
- Dilapidations & compensation
- Rental tender applications
- Commercial agreements
- Mediation & dispute resolution
Scottish Agricultural Tenancy Law
Scotland operates within its own distinct agricultural tenancy legislation, separate from the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 which applies in England and Wales. Understanding which type of tenancy applies to your situation is essential, as each carries different rights, obligations and protections.
Key issues we advise on within Scottish agricultural tenancy law include rent reviews, relinquishment and assignation under the 2016 Act, and way-go claims at the end of a tenancy. Each of these processes has specific procedures and timescales that must be followed carefully, and specialist advice is essential to protect your interests.
The main forms of agricultural tenancy in Scotland include:
Specialist Agricultural Landlord & Tenant Services
Experience on Both Sides
With experience acting for both landlords and tenants, we have a well-rounded understanding of agricultural tenancies, helping us deliver practical advice.
Navigating Complex Legislation
Scotland’s agricultural tenancy legislation is complex and evolving. Our team stays up to date with regulation changes, so you don’t have to.
Professional knowledge, Farming Roots
As rural chartered surveyors, we combine hands-on farming knowledge with professional expertise and a genuine understanding of rural life.
Our Agricultural Landlord & Tenant Specialists
“ Agricultural tenancy disputes can be complex. We recommend seeking professional advice early. Whether you are a landlord or tenant, understanding your rights and obligations before a situation escalates is far less costly, and far less stressful, than trying to resolve matters after they have become entrenched. ”
- Hannah Fleming, Associate Director
Get in Touch
Call 01573 224381 or email reception@fbrseed.com to arrange a confidential, no-obligation discussion with one of our Agricultural Landlord & Tenant Specialists.
