Eviction from an agricultural tenancy

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This section looks at your rights if you have a 1991 Act, limited duration or short limited duration agricultural tenancy and your landlord has asked you to leave. Your rights will depend on the kind of tenancy you have and what stage your lease is at when you are asked to leave.

If you rent land in the Highlands and Islands and your holding is registered with the Crofters Commission, you will have a crofting tenancy, with different rights.

If you are threatened with eviction from your tenancy, get in touch with a solicitor who specialises in agricultural law - use the Law Society of Scotland website to find one in your area.

If you're a member of the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) you can also call their free legal helpline for advice. Visit the NFUS website to find out more.

Eviction from a 1991 Act tenancy

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. Read more 

Eviction from LDTs and SLDTs

This section looks at your situation if you have a limited duration (LDT) or short limited duration (SLDT) agricultural tenancy and your landlord asks you to leave. Your rights will depend on the kind of tenancy you have and whether or not your lease has expired. Read more 

Compensation

When you leave an agricultural tenancy, you should receive compensation for any improvements you have made. This applies if you have given notice or been asked to leave. In some circumstances, you may be entitled to extra compensation for disturbance. If you have let the holding deteriorate, you may have to pay your landlord compensation. Read more