Sample Short-term Lease Agreement
This agreement is between _________________ (landowner) and _______________
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(tenant), for the lease of certain parcels of land for the purpose of __________________
___________________________ [describe agricultural purpose(s) and operation].
1.The parcel(s) contained in this agreement are is/described as follows: [parcel location,
acreage, bounds, features, condition, etc.]
2. The term of this lease shall be from _______________ to _____________________
except as terminated earlier according to the provisions below.
3. The tenant agrees to pay a lease fee to the landowner of $_______ per acre or
$_______ total, per year. The tenant agrees to pay such sum at the beginning of the
lease term and on the anniversary thereof unless otherwise mutually agreed. A late
penalty of up to [ ]%/month may be assessed on all late payments. This lease fee may
be renegotiated annually.
4. Permitted Uses: The tenant is permitted all normal activities associated with the above
purposes, including but not limited to:
The tenant agrees to employ standard best management practices. It shall not be
considered a default of this Lease if weather or other circumstance prevents timely
practices or harvesting.
5. Prohibited Uses: The tenant shall not, unless by mutual agreement to the contrary,
engage in any of the following activities on said parcel(s):
6. The tenant agrees to prepare an annual management plan for review by the landlord,
complete annual soil testing, and apply amendments as indicated at his/her own
expense. The tenant agrees to proper disposal of trash and waste. The tenant further
agrees:
7. The [landowner/tenant] agrees to pay all taxes and assessments associated with this
parcel.