Legal advice: How can I end a farm tenancy?

Terminating a lease can be a protracted, technical, and complicated process. Legal expert Karen Walsh takes us through it

Terminating a lease can be a protracted, technical, and complicated process. Picture: iStock/Getty Images

Dear Karen,

A number of years ago, I leased out farming lands that I had inherited from a relative. Whilst this arrangement was mutually beneficial for both parties at the time, I have become frustrated over the years by the unreliability of the tenant. After much consideration, I have made the decision to terminate the lease. What are my options when terminating a tenancy?