Defra's new code of practice for tenanted sector 'not enough'

The code has been introduced at a time when tenants in the north of England are facing notices to quit by estates as a result of 'inheritance tax planning', as well as poor collaboration around the Landscape Recovery project

Rachael Brown
clock • 5 min read
Defra's new code of practice for tenanted sector 'not enough'

Industry leaders have welcomed the publication of Defra's new code of practice for the agricultural landlord and tenanted sector, with the focus on tackling bad behaviour and promoting better ‘collaboration,...

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