Eviction from a 1991 Act agricultural tenancy
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If your landlord wants to end your tenancy, your rights will depend on when they ask you to leave, why they want you to leave and whether you set up the tenancy with the landlord or whether you inherited it. Depending on your situation, you may not have to leave.
The law concerning eviction from 1991 Act agricultural tenancies is complicated and this section only offers a brief overview of your rights. If you are threatened with eviction, get in touch with a solicitor who specialises in agricultural law - use the Law Society of Scotland website to find one in your area.
Before a 1991 Act lease ends
If you have a 1991 Act agricultural tenancy, your written lease should say how long your tenancy lasts and when your lease expires. Your landlord can only evict you before this date in special circumstances. This page looks at what you can do if you're in this situation.
After a 1991 Act lease ends
Your landlord can only end a 1991 Act tenancy by following the correct procedures. They must start by sending you a valid notice to quit. This doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to leave: your rights to stay on will depend on why your landlord wants to evict you.
If you inherited a 1991 Act tenancy
If you inherited a 1991 Act tenancy from a relative, your rights may be different, so you will need to take this into account if your landlord sends you a notice to quit. This page explains your rights.
