Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995: Primary legislation governing farm business tenancies created after September 1, 1995. Sets out basic requirements for agricultural leases and their operation.
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: Historical legislation relevant to older tenancies, containing important provisions about security of tenure and agricultural holdings.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation containing core provisions about land law and leases, including legal formalities requirements.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key environmental legislation governing protection of the environment and pollution control in agricultural contexts.
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Legislation protecting wildlife and biodiversity, crucial for agricultural land management.
Environment Act 2021: Recent environmental legislation setting out new requirements and restrictions for land management and environmental protection.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): Agricultural subsidy regulations that may affect how grazing land can be used and managed.
Cross Compliance Regulations: Agricultural regulations setting standards for environment, food safety, animal and plant health, and animal welfare.
Environmental Stewardship Schemes: Framework of agricultural environmental management schemes that may affect land use and management practices.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation governing workplace safety requirements applicable to agricultural land and operations.
Occupiers Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Legislation defining the duty of care owed to visitors and trespassers on the land.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Planning legislation that may affect land use, development, and required permissions for structures on agricultural land.
