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Now in an updated second edition, this practical guide is an introduction to the legislative framework applicable to the law of agricultural tenancies in Scotland. It covers the main issues which arise in practice in a clear and concise manner.
This second edition is updated to include those sections of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 now in force and includes some comment on the proposed Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024.
This book should be of interest to law students, lawyers who practice in different areas but are interested in learning more about agricultural law, land agents, landlords and tenant famers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lydia Fotheringham is based in Perth where she maintains a strong base of farming clients. A solicitor with 29 years' experience she is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Agricultural Law. Lydia is described in Chambers 2020 as "pragmatic and sensible in her approach."
CONTENTS
Chapter One - Introduction and Statutory Framework
Chapter Two - 1991 Act Tenancies
Chapter Three - Leases - 2003 Act
Chapter Four - Grazing Leases
Chapter Five - Leases to Partnerships
Chapter Six - Fixed Equipment
Chapter Seven - Waygoing and Tenant's Improvements
Chapter Eight -Landlord's Improvements and Emergency Improvements
Chapter Nine - Rent Review
Chapter Ten - Resumption
Chapter Eleven - Diversification
Chapter Twelve - Right to Buy
Chapter Thirteen - Assignation, Subletting and Relinquishment
Chapter Fourteen - Succession
Chapter Fifteen - Termination
Chapter Sixteen - The Scottish Land Court
Chapter Seventeen - The Tenant Farming Commissioner
Chapter Eighteen - Useful Definitions
