A Practical Introduction to Scottish Agricultural Law - Second Edition

Now in an updated second edition, this practical guide is an introduction to the legislative framework applicable to the law of agricultural tenancies in Scotland. It covers the main issues which arise in practice in a clear and concise manner.

This second edition is updated to include those sections of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 now in force and includes some comment on the proposed Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024.

This book should be of interest to law students, lawyers who practice in different areas but are interested in learning more about agricultural law, land agents, landlords and tenant famers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lydia Fotheringham is based in Perth where she maintains a strong base of farming clients. A solicitor with 29 years' experience she is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Agricultural Law. Lydia is described in Chambers 2020 as "pragmatic and sensible in her approach."

CONTENTS

Chapter One - Introduction and Statutory Framework

Chapter Two - 1991 Act Tenancies

Chapter Three - Leases - 2003 Act

Chapter Four - Grazing Leases

Chapter Five - Leases to Partnerships

Chapter Six - Fixed Equipment

Chapter Seven - Waygoing and Tenant's Improvements

Chapter Eight -Landlord's Improvements and Emergency Improvements

Chapter Nine - Rent Review

Chapter Ten - Resumption

Chapter Eleven - Diversification

Chapter Twelve - Right to Buy

Chapter Thirteen - Assignation, Subletting and Relinquishment

Chapter Fourteen - Succession

Chapter Fifteen - Termination

Chapter Sixteen - The Scottish Land Court

Chapter Seventeen - The Tenant Farming Commissioner

Chapter Eighteen - Useful Definitions