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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
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Website
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