Eviction of crofting tenants

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Crofters have secure tenancy rights. However, in certain circumstances, crofters can be evicted. In addition, your landlord may also be able to resume (or repossess) the land if they have good reason. This section looks at the circumstances in which it's possible to lose your crofting tenancy, and what you can do if you're in this situation.

Eviction from a crofting tenancy

This page looks at the grounds for eviction from a croft and the eviction process, and explains where you can get help and advice if you're threatened with eviction. It also looks at other ways in which your tenancy may be ended. If you have to leave the croft, you should be entitled to compensation for any improvements you've made to the land. Read more 

Resumption of crofting land

In certain circumstances, your landlord may be able to apply to the Land Court to resume (or repossess) your croft. However, they will need to have a good reason to do so, and will have to offer you compensation. Read more 

Compensation

If you leave your croft, you may be entitled to compensation for any improvements you've made to the land. If you've allowed the land to deteriorate, you may have to pay your landlord compensation when your tenancy ends. Read more