About this document:
This is a standard grazing agreement for non-business use. It is a short term licence outside the statutory landlord and tenant framework.
It can be used to graze any animal or stock – horses, poultry, sheep, pigs, cattle, yaks or so on.
It is like a contract to take what grows on the land, rather than occupy the land. It gives no rights to the licensee and can be terminated easily. It is suitable only for a period of less than 12 months. Renew with a fresh agreement after 12 months, provided the licensee has completely vacated the land for at least a few days.
You should go in “with your eyes open” as to the damage to the surface of the land which can be inflicted by over use and by wet weather. Since it is easier to obtain money from a licensee than to compel performance of covenants to spray or mend gates, we recommend that as many as possible of the maintenance tasks should be undertaken by the Licensor and covered in the global figure for the licence fee.
Key features:
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suitable for a potential landlord (owner of land) or a tenant (someone with animals to graze)
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flexible - alternative paragraphs to suit your needs;
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invaluable notes guide you through the minefield;
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suitable for many types of grazing;
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written in plain English!
Contents
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details of the parties, the licence fee and the land;
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permitted use of the land;
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payment – how and when, including interest;
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condition and repair;
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restrictions on the licensee;
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rubbish removal and contamination;
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access for both parties;
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transfer and assignment;
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termination – how and when;
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other legal provisions.
