Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: Primary legislation governing agricultural tenancies created before September 1, 1995. Contains key provisions regarding security of tenure and rent reviews.
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995: Introduces Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) and provides a more flexible framework for modern agricultural leases. Applies to tenancies created after September 1, 1995.
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes basic principles of property law and sets requirements for legal interests in land.
Commons Act 2006: Governs rights related to common land, including rights of common and grazing rights.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets out environmental obligations and waste management requirements for land use.
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Provides for protection of wildlife and management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).
Environment Act 2021: Contains latest environmental obligations and biodiversity requirements affecting land management.
Cross Compliance Regulations: Outlines Basic Payment Scheme requirements and environmental standards for agricultural land.
Animal Welfare Act 2006: Sets standards for livestock welfare that must be considered in grazing arrangements.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Regulations: Relevant if the land is used for BPS claims and affects agricultural payments.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls planning restrictions on land use and change of use considerations for agricultural land.
