Codes and guidance

Practical resources to support fair, transparent relationships in tenant farming

The Tenant Farming Commissioner publishes Codes of Practice, guidance and information notes to help landlords, tenants and agents work together constructively and meet their legal and professional responsibilities. These resources set clear expectations for good communication, transparency and fairness across all aspects of tenant farming.


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    5ddd561cd28df Buccleuch Report Final Report July 2018
    Research and reports

    Review of Buccleuch Estate agricultural tenancy negotiations

    Review of Buccleuch Estate Agricultural Tenancy Negotiations

    6703b5b6b0889 Summary Review of Agents Report
    Research and reports

    Summary: Review of agents report (2024)

    A summary of the key findings from the 2024 Review of Agents report by Research Resource.

    5dd7cf2407b38 Amnesty Supplementary guidance 29 Aug 2018
    Guidance

    Tenants' improvements amnesty: Supplementary Guidance

    Additional guidance clarifying aspects of the tenants' improvements amnesty process.

    600afd27059fa TFC Final Amnesty Agreement Guidance
    Guidance

    TFC final amnesty agreement guidance

    Final guidance from the Tenant Farming Commissioner on reaching and recording amnesty agreements.

    602bacfd64afc Form 1 Intention to Relinquish
    Form

    Form 1: Intention to relinquish

    Standard form for tenants to give notice of their intention to relinquish a 1991 Act tenancy.

    602b9d29ce04b Form 2 Relinquishment Acceptance
    Form

    Form 2: Relinquishment acceptance

    Standard form for landlords to confirm acceptance of a tenant's intention to relinquish a tenancy.

    6098fd1c9014e TFC Guide to Compliance
    Guide

    Guide to general statutory compliance on agricultural holdings

    Guidance outlining key statutory compliance responsibilities on agricultural holdings for both landlords and tenants.

    6225dd8ba66c1 TFC Interim Guide to Securing Tradeable Carbon Credits in an Agricultural Holdings Situation
    Guide

    Interim guide to securing tradeable carbon credits in an agricultural holdings situation

    Interim guidance on how tenants and landlords can approach tradeable carbon credits on agricultural holdings.

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