Terminate your lease on time to save thousands

Your state-by-state guide to farm lease termination deadlines

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Terminate your lease on time to save thousands

Your state-by-state guide to farm lease termination deadlines

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Are you maximizing your land investment?

Are you maximizing your land investment?

After reviewing your state's lease cancellation process you can work with a CommonGround land specialist to determine the true value of your land. Starting the lease cancellation process is the first step in maximizing your investment.

After reviewing your state's lease cancellation process you can work with a CommonGround land specialist to determine the true value of your land. Starting the lease cancellation process is the first step in maximizing your investment.

Alabama

Alabama

180 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Alabama would need to be terminated by September 2 of the preceding year. If lease is terminated prior to the expiration date, the farmer tenant will reimburse any rental amounts.

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Alabama would need to be terminated by September 1 of the preceding year. If lease is terminated prior to the expiration date, the farmer tenant will reimburse any rental amounts

Alaska

Alaska

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Arizona

Arizona

90 to 120 days before end of the lease

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Arizona would need to be terminated by June 03 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Arkansas

Arkansas

June 30th

The notice must be in writing and sent via certified mail to the tenant. If no notice of termination is given by this date, the tenant assumes that the lease will continue as is throughout the following year.

California

California

Must be specified in the agreement

A lease of more than one year or an agreement that is month to month must be written in CA to be enforceable, as such any termination beyond a year must be specified in the agreement.

Colorado

Colorado

No less than 91 days before the current lease expires

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Colorado would need to be terminated by November 30 of the preceding year. Written notice is required and may be delivered in person to the tenant, a member of the family over 15 years of age or posted in a conspicuous location.

Connecticut

Connecticut

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Delaware

Delaware

120 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Delaware would need to be terminated by November 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Florida

Florida

No less than 3 months' notice before end of the lease

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Florida would need to be terminated by December 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Georgia

Georgia

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Hawaii

90 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Hawaii would need to be terminated by December 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Idaho

Idaho

60 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Idaho would need to be terminated by December 31 of the preceding year. Written notice is required if you don't choose to include the termination date in the lease.

Illinois

Illinois

4 months before lease expiry

In the state of Illinois, a lease must be terminated at least 4 months prior to the lease's original start date. This means that if the lease agreement was entered into on March 1, the lease would need to be terminated by November 30th at the latest.

Indiana

Indiana

4 months before lease expiry

In the state of Illinois, a lease must be terminated at least 4 months prior to the lease's original start date. This means that if the lease agreement was entered into on March 1, the lease would need to be terminated by November 30th at the latest.

Iowa

Iowa

September 1

Written farm lease termination notice is required even if your lease addresses the termination date

Kansas

Kansas

No later than 30 days before March 1

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Kansas would need to be terminated by February 1st of the same year. Written notice is required.

Kentucky

Kentucky

6 months prior to the expiration date of the lease

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Kentucky would need to be terminated by September 2 of the preceding year. Landowners should disclose lease termination or any intended changes in rental arrangements in writing via certified mail.

Louisiana

Louisiana

30 days prior to lease expiry agreement

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Louisiana would need to be terminated by January 30 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Maine

Maine

30 days before the end of tenancy

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Maine would need to be terminated by January 30 of the preceding year. Written notice delivered in person is required, but after 3 good faith attempts to serve the tenant the notice may be mailed by first class to the last known address and left in a conspicuous place.

Maryland

Maryland

6 months prior to the end of the lease

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Maryland would need to be terminated by September 2 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Michigan

Michigan

Written notice is required if you don't choose to include the termination date in the lease.

Minnesota

Minnesota

90 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Minnesota would need to be terminated by December 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is required if you don't choose to include the termination date in the lease.

Mississippi

Mississippi

60 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Mississippi would need to be terminated by December 31 of the preceding year. Written notice is required.

Missouri

Missouri

Flexible - or 60 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Missouri would need to be terminated by December 31 of the preceding year. Written notice is required if you don't choose to include the termination date in the lease.

Montana

Montana

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Nebraska

Nebraska

For written leases, the terms of termination are outlined in the lease. If nothing is specified, a written lease terminates automatically on the last day of the lease. There is no automatic renewal. For verbal leases, notice to a tenant to terminate the lease must be given six months in advance of the end of the lease, or no later than the preceding September 1.

Nevada

Nevada

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

New Jersey

New Jersey

One-year notice

Written notice is required.

New Mexico

New Mexico

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

New York

New York

90 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of New York would need to be terminated by December 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

North Carolina

North Carolina

30 days before the end of tenancy

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of North Carolina would need to be terminated by January 30 of the preceding year. Written termination sent by certified mail or signed by all parties involved in the lease.

North Dakota

North Dakota

Minimum 30 days notice prior to the end of the original lease term

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of North Dakota would need to be terminated by January 30 of the preceding year. Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Ohio

Ohio

The lease agreement should state the period required for proper notice of termination. Unlike some states, Ohio does not have a statute that establishes a specific notice period if a lease has not addressed the issue.

Written notice is recommended via certified mail.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

30 days before the end of tenancy

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Oklahoma would need to be terminated by January 30 of the preceding year. Written notice is required.

Oregon

Oregon

60 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Oregon would need to be terminated by December 31 of the preceding year. Written notice is required.

Pennsylvania

15 days prior to the end date of the original lease

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Pennsylvania would need to be terminated by February 14 of the preceding year. Written notice is required.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island

30 days before the end of tenancy

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Rhode Island would need to be terminated by January 30 of the preceding year. Written notice is required.

South Carolina

South Carolina

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

South Dakota

South Dakota

September 1st

Written termination letter via certified mail or signed by all parties involved.

Tennessee

Tennessee

July 1st

Written notice is required.

Texas

Texas

Consult attorney

With the variations of Texas farm leases, it is recommended to contact an attorney for a best course of action.

Utah

Utah

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Vermont

Vermont

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Virginia

Virginia

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Washington

Washington

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

West Virginia

West Virginia

90 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of West Virginia would need to be terminated by December 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is required and recommended via certified mail.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

The CommonGround team was unable to find a farm lease termination date. However, it is always recommended to provide a written notice to the tenant via certified mail.

Wyoming

Wyoming

120 days prior to lease expiry

A farm lease agreement originally entered into on March 1 in the state of Wyoming would need to be terminated by November 1 of the preceding year. Written notice is required and recommended via certified mail.