Law of the land: Can I end a long-term lease before it's up?

Terminating a lease can be a difficult and protracted process, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

Terminating a lease can be a difficult and protracted process, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

Dear Stephen, 

I entered into an agricultural lease with a farmer in respect of lands which were given to me by a late uncle. It is a ten-year lease, and it is only the third year of the lease. I have decided to sell the lands, but the tenant is proving difficult and has said he may not vacate the lands.