Small Holdings Act (Cap. 224). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 1918 (1976) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Agricultural land Lease Contract/agreement Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act makes provision with respect to small holdings i.e. any land or parcel of land with or without a dwelling house or other building erected or to be erected thereon not exceeding in all five acres in area let for agricultural purposes and of a specified maximum total value. The Act specifies the (contractual) rights of a tenant of a small holding including the use and enjoyment of all ground crops, plants, fruit trees or other trees. The Act also specifies rights of the landlord and provides with the resolution of disputes between the parties to any contract under this Act. The Act also defines legal effects of a contract between landlord and tenant. Full text English Website www.seylii.org