Ontario Farm Land Cash Lease

Lease out Ontario agricultural land owned by a land trust with this Ontario Farm Land Lease Agreement.

Parties to the Agreement

The Farm Land Lease Agreement is between a land trust which purchased land from an Ontario land owner (lessor) and the land owner who is now leasing it from the land trust (lessee).

This strategy is sometimes used for tax purposes, to avoid creditors, or to avoid probate.

Lessee's Obligations Under the Lease

• The lessee agrees to use the land for agricultural and wildlife management purposes only.
• The lessee will pay all realty taxes and other assessments with respect to the land.
• The lessee is responsible for carrying all required insurance.
• The lessee will cultivate the land, control weeds and grass, and maintain culverts and underdrains to ensure proper drainage.

Format and Legal Jurisdiction

The Farm Land Lease Agreement template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable to meet your exact needs.

This legal document was prepared in accordance with the Ontario Short Forms of Leases Act and should only be used in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

ON farmland owners, rent out your farm land to a tenant with this Ontario Farm Lease for Crop Shares.

• This Lease allows the tenant to use a percentage of the crops grown on the land as payment of the rent.
• The landlord and tenant will each pay a portion of the costs of planting, growing and harvesting the crop.
• The tenant agrees to use the land for farming and agricultural purposes only.
• The tenant is responsible for care and maintenance of the land, including soil erosion and weed control.
• The tenant is also responsible for maintaining fences and other improvements on the land.
• The tenant must comply with all federal, provincial and local environmental laws, rules and regulations, and must ensure proper waste disposal and storage of chemicals.
• The tenant must carry sufficient insurance satisfactory to the landlord, including spill insurance.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable to meet your needs.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Allow rig workers and other essential persons the right to use the roads on your property under the terms of this Road Use Access Agreement for Canada.

• This form of Agreement is typically used by Canadian land owners to give oil and gas companies vehicle access over private farm land in order to service their wells located on the rural property. Getting a signed contract in place beforehand ensures that your interests and your farm land are protected.
• The party being granted access (the Grantee) agrees to comply with all municipal load limits and other regulations in place regarding use of the road.
• The Grantee will repair any damage to the road caused by its workers, vehicles or equipment.
• The Grantee will indemnify the land owner against any legal claims or expenses.
• The Grantee must carry adequate liability insurance during the term of the Agreement.
• The Access Agreement for Road Use is a Canadian legal document and can be used in most provinces and territories across Canada. A French language translation may be required for use in Quebec.