Renting a yard ... contracts (also in NL)

[colouredhat]

I am leaving a large, busy, livery yard and renting a small yard by myself directly from the owners!

I will only be having my horses there, and will not be running a livery yard from it. But ... they (quite rightly) want a contract drawn up.
They are not horsey, and I've never rented a yard before (only a stable on an existing livery yard), so I was wondering what sort of thing needs to be on the contract??

It's a nice setup, plenty of turnout, large rubber arena, 3 stables, hay barn, tack room etc. All there ready to use (well with a bit of TLC as it's been empty for 2-3years).

Any hints/tips/suggestions would be FAB.
Thanks xx

 

[daisybe33]

who covers what repairs (roofs buildings boundary fencing etc)

termination of agreement terms

who is responsible for buildings insurance etc

grazing terms (i.e unrestricted or .... days a year)

a clause re utility payments

I can't think of any more at the moment that would only relate to a private yard but make sure you get everything that may come up in the future down in writing, everything is much easier that way!

Good luck, it sounds lovely

 

[daisybe33]

any access issues - i.e access down ........ lane ( in case of any access issue with neighbours that share access)

and have a plan attached showing the land etc you are renting and any rights of ways for you or others.