renting land Q

kerrysgold

How does renting land work exactly? I have been told that a land renting year isn't actually a year (i.e. 12 months) in some cases depending on the month you take on the land, you're years lease may actually only be 9 months?

so, for those of you who rent (grazing) land, what sort of system is it, and what sort of contract should I get drawn up to cover myself? so I won't pay for 12 months grazing and then be kicked of the land within 6 months etc! :eek:

Thanks

eveie

its really depends on who your renting the land from. i rent out land on a yearly basis on crops, although obviously there are a few months when the land is idle, the rate is calculated on a per acre basis. grazing land wouldnt be as expensive as tillae land.
all leases are differet with different clauses, just make sure you understand what your signing, if youve any question consult a solistor. some land owners are very flexible others are not
best of luck

kerrysgold

Thanks, so basically have a contract saying €x for 12 months rent of x acres grazing land in x address and get them to sign it and sign it myself? would that be valid? Thanks again

eveie

even a contract written on a piece of tiolet paper is valid once it has signatures.
you can discuss the contract with the owner of the land but usually it will be them writting it up, but treat it as you would any other contract because he/she will probably have different clauses in it that you may not understand(im not sure if you won land already) but basically its got to do with tax incentives and things like that.

irish_bob

the con acre callender for grazing starts the 1st of april and ends the 1st of november

oflynno

also to cover everyone involved you should have a map of the land showing exact boundaries

i think every farmer/landowner should have a map of the land they own
a photocopy should suffice so there can be no confusion

MDFM

You should also contact an estate agent or auctioneer in the area to enquire about the price of land locally and what is the going rate for renting rather than taking for granted what the landowner will quote you.

kerrysgold

thanks. I have a plan of all the land and boundaries around here so I suppose a photocopy of that will do. also the price is very reasonable if it is for 12 months so I won't push my luck by haggling any further lol!

MDFM

If you're told you're getting it for 12months, make sure you get that in a written contract - are you getting it from a farmer or just a someone who happens to own the plot of land for no reason, not agricultural or otherwise? Agri land is rented more often on an 11 months basis so make sure you know where you stand. Believe me, renting land can be messy, so thread carefully!!!!;)