Agricultural Small Holdings Tenure Act (Cap. 59:53).

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This Act provides protection for and regulates tenancy for agricultural purposes of land of not less than one acre nor more than fifty acres whether with or without buildings. The Act applies also to some other agricultural land tenancy. The Act prescribes statutory terms of tenancy according to the cultivation purposes of the land and sets out statutory conditions for a tenancy contract. The Act also defines rights and duties of landlords and tenants, grants powers to the President to establish Agricultural Tribunals and provides with respect to proceedings to be held at such Tribunals.

Implemented by: Agricultural Tribunals Order (Cap. 59:53). (2009-12-31)
Implemented by: Agricultural Small Holdings Tenure Regulations (Cap. 59:53). (2009-12-31)

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