Notices for Consent to and Compensation for Improvements to Farm Land
These Notices for Consent to and Compensation for Improvements to Farm Land are for use by agricultural landlords and tenants to help manage applications for consent to make improvements to the holding during the term of the tenancy. There is also content to assist with tenant claims for compensation at the end of the term.
Tenants usually need the landlord's consent to carry out improvements, which should be obtained in writing to avoid disputes. The terms of the FBT may specify conditions under which consent cannot be unreasonably withheld. Improvements can be either physical improvements such as the construction of new buildings or modification or existing structures, installation of fixtures, soil improvement and drainage works.
At the end of a tenancy, the tenant may be entitled to compensation for certain improvements made during the tenancy if they leave the property in a better state than when they took it over, subject to the terms of the tenancy agreement. The value of improvements for compensation purposes usually considers the increased value to the land or buildings and the remaining useful life of the improvements at the end of the tenancy. In the event of a dispute over improvements or compensation for them, the tenancy agreement may specify arbitration as a method for resolution. Alternatively, the parties may seek mediation or legal adjudication.
The Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 sets out a procedure for landlords and tenants to follow when seeking consent to improvements and claiming compensation. These Notices for Consent to and Compensation for Improvements to Farm Land are designed to help Landlords and Tenants to comply with the Act when dealing with improvements.
The documents are constructed in Word format, and can be customised to meet your requirements. Please click on the links below to access the documents.
For use in England and Wales only.
- Agricultural Tenant’s Request for Consent to Improvements
- Agricultural Landlord’s Consent to Improvements
- Agricultural Landlord’s Refusal of Consent to Improvements
- Agricultural Landlord and Tenant’s Agreement regarding Compensation for Improvements
- Agricultural Tenant’s Notice to Refer Improvements Consent to Arbitration
- Agricultural Tenant’s Notice of Claim for Compensation for Improvements
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