<P><STRONG><EM>The following is purely my own opinion and does not suggest any firm legal position.</EM></STRONG></P> <P>I think Stevie is right to question the situation whereby 3 acres is being used for grazing on an informal basis.</P> <P>I have around 40 acres, most of which is let to a sitting Tenant. The nature of the Tenancy came about in much the same way ie;an informal verbal grazing agreement about 40 years ago. As time passed nobody realised that the Tenancy had become firmly established.</P> <P>If I were in Stevie's position I would consult a Solicitor and have an agricultural business contract drawn up,or something similar to this. By charging a reasonable rent (say £40/50 per acre) the Tenant will be on an official short term footing. If he doesn't wish to pay for your grass then there should be others who will (unless the land has no access or water). The contract MUSTstipulate that the Tenant can be evicted following a statutory notice by the Landlord. The Solicitor will be able to advise on this.</P> <P>There should be no unofficial dealing where land is concerned in my opinion. The horrible truth very often emeges when it is too late! </P>
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