- Enforcement
- No single statutory enforcer
- Status
- Amended (in force with amendments)
- Penalty ceiling
- Prosecution 1 of 43 obligations carry a fine up to £500. 42 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Private agricultural tenancy law between landlord and tenant; disputes resolved by the Scottish Land Court. No business-facing enforcement regulator.
Does it bind you?
Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.
Plus 11 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.
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Landlord — also bound by 224 other Acts
Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Occupier — also bound by 235 other Acts
Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts
What it requires
Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
Agricultural Holdings
1 of 3 sections shown- Ensure agricultural leases are terminated via formal noticeLandlord
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Terms of Leases and Variations Thereof
8 of 29 sections shown- You must repair, provide and renew fixed equipment on the holdingLandlord
- Use fire insurance payouts to rebuild or repair farm buildingsLandlord
- Give written notice to landlord before assigning an agricultural tenancyAny Person
- Notify the landlord if you inherit an agricultural leaseAny Person
- Give tenants written notice before carrying out landlord improvementsLandlord
- Give tenant written notice of improvement dates before starting workLandlord
- Do not remove manure or produce after notice to quit is givenLandlord
- Notify the landlord and clear debts before removing fixtures or buildingsEmployer
21 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Relinquishing and assignation of holdings
9 of 23 sections shown- Notify your landlord and the Commissioner if you wish to quit your tenancyLandlord
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Tenant Farming Commissioner must appoint a valuer for tenancy relinquishmentStatutory regulator
- Pay the expenses of the valuer appointed for land assessmentOccupier
- Valuer must assess land value and compensation for agricultural relinquishmentAny Person
- Valuer must invite representations and may inspect land during assessmentAny Person
- Valuer must issue notice of assessment to landlord and tenantAny Person
- Landlords must notify tenant and pay compensation to accept relinquishmentLandlord
- Send copy of notice of declinature to Commissioner and valuerLandlord
- Send copy of withdrawal notice to Tenant Farming CommissionerLandlord
14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Notice to Quit and Notice of Intention to Quit
2 of 13 sections shown- Notify tenant of sale contract after giving notice to quitLandlord
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Land Court must determine rent reduction if land is taken backTribunal / Court
11 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Compensation for Improvements
1 of 9 sections shown- Pay tenant compensation for improvements when they leave the holdingLandlord
8 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Other Provisions Regarding Compensation
1 of 15 sections shown- Pay compensation to tenants when terminating an agricultural tenancyLandlord
14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Additional Payments
0 of 6 sections shown6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Arbitration and Other Proceedings
1 of 15 sections shown- Submit sheep stock sales records before valuationAny Person
14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Miscellaneous
0 of 6 sections shown6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Supplementary
1 of 11 sections shown- Obstruct entry or inspection by authorised agricultural officialAny Person
Fine up to £500
10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Schedules
19 of 255 shown- Include mandatory terms and insurance clauses in agricultural leasesLandlord
- Landlord must insure farm buildings against fire and reinstate if neededLandlord
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Land Court must determine fair rent on rent review referralTribunal / Court
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Land Court must determine surplus residential accommodation for rent reviewTribunal / Court
- Landlords/tenants: serve proper rent review notices with full details and timingsLandlord
- Clear invasive weeds and cultivation obstacles from your holdingOccupier
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Tribunal must dismiss or adjust compensation on rent disputeTribunal / Court
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Valuer must determine stock value from sale prices and shotts countTribunal / Court
- Valuer must calculate average prices per ewe and lamb using prescribed methodAny Person
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Valuer must value sheep stock using prescribed valuation rulesTribunal / Court
- Valuer must calculate average ewe price by disregarding lowest 10% of salesAny Person
- Valuer must assess sheep stock using statutory valuation rulesAny Person
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Land Court must determine open-market rent on applicationTribunal / Court
- Valuer must calculate 3-year average prices for cast ewes and lambsAny Person
- Valuer must adjust average ewe and lamb prices within set limitsAny Person
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Valuer must value sheep stock according to specific rulesTribunal / Court
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Valuer must calculate average cast ewe sales price from 3 years of autumn dataTribunal / Court
- Valuer must adjust ewe average price by up to 30% to determine basic ewe valueAny Person
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Valuer must assess stock classes using statutory valuation rulesTribunal / Court
236 other schedules
1 other provision
Help complying
Guvnor’s practical routes through this instrument.
What regulations apply to my farm?
A quick decision-tree navigator that helps you identify which regulations apply to your specific farm based on what you keep, grow, and …
Agricultural tenancy rights in Scotland
Comprehensive guide to agricultural tenancy law in Scotland, covering both the 1991 Act (pre-2003 secure tenancies) and 2003 Act (SLDT, LDT, MLDT) …
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