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Bradbury, PLLC, in Austin, Mr. James Decker, partner at Shahan Guevara Decker Arnott in Stamford, TX, Mr. Trace Blair, partner at Wiginton Rumley Dunn & Blair in San Antonio, Mr. Austin Voyles, Potter County Agricultural Extension Agent, and Fred Hall, Tarrant County Agricultural Extension Agent who provided innumerable insights to the subject matter of this handbook and reviewed its contents.  \nDisclaimer  \nThis handbook is for educational purposes only, does not create an attorneyclient relationship, and is not a substitute for competent legal advice by an attorney licensed in your state. The checklists and forms are provided only as general guidance and are certainly not exhaustive. On the other hand, many of the suggested terms may be unnecessary in all circumstances. The authors strongly suggest that all parties consult with their own attorney when entering into a lease agreement.  \nFunding  \nFunding for the development of these materials was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the Southern Risk Management Education Center, Agreement Number: 21665-05.  \nAuthor Credit  \nAuthorship credit is as follows: Tiffany Dowell Lashmet (Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7), Shannon Ferrell (Chapters 2, 3, and 4), Rusty Rumley (Chapters 8 and 9), and Paul Goeringer (Chapters 10 and 11).  \nPhoto Credit  \nCover photo courtesy of Paige Wallace Photography, taken at Perez Cattle Company, Nara Visa, New Mexico.  \nIntro photos for Chapters 1, 4, and 7 courtesy of Britt Fisk.  \nCopyright© 2022 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System  \nContents  \nCHAPTER 1: Why Lease Land or Livestock?  ........................................ 1  \nA. Benefits of Leasing to the Lessor ...........................................1  \nB. Benefits of Leasing to the Lessee .......................................... 2  \nCHAPTER 2: Why is a Written Lease Necessary?  ................................ 3  \nA. The Importance of Written Agreements................................... 3  \nB. The “Four Corners Rule”................................................... 4  \nC. Continuation of Lease after Sale of Property?.............................. 5  \nD. Ending the lease .......................................................... 7  \nE. Attorney Review of Written Leases ........................................ 9  \nCHAPTER 3: Setting Payments for your Lease  .................................... 11  \nA. Cash Rental Agreements versus Share Rental Agreements ................11  \nB. Setting a Cash Rental Amount ........................................... 14  \nC. Setting Shares under a Share Rental Agreement.......................... 20  \nD. Pasture Lease Rates ...................................................... 25  \nE. Conclusions ............................................................. 28  \nCHAPTER 4: When can a Landowner/Lessee be Liable for Injuries to a Third Party?  ......................................... 29  \nA. Common Legal Claims .................................................. 29  \nB. General Landowner Liability ............................................. 30  \nC. Attractive Nuisance Doctrine ............................................ 33  \nD. Landowner Liability During Lease Term ................................. 34  \nE. Recreational Use Statutes ................................................ 35  \nF. Agritourism Statutes ..................................................... 38  \nG. Farm Animal Liability Acts............................................... 43  \nCHAPTER 5: Drafting a Valid Liability Waiver  ...................................","cbCaifuAyCy4YhDt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifuAyCy4YhDt","pdf",12550456,123,"English","# Chapter 1: Why Lease Land or Livestock?\n## A. Benefits of Leasing to the Lessor\n## B. Benefits of Leasing to the Lessee\n# Chapter 2: Why is a Written Lease Necessary?\n## A. The Importance of Written Agreements\n## B. The “Four Corners Rule”\n## C. Continuation of Lease after Sale of Property?\n## D. Ending the lease\n## E. Attorney Review of Written Leases\n# Chapter 3: Setting Payments for your Lease\n## A. Cash Rental Agreements versus Share Rental Agreements\n## B. Setting a Cash Rental Amount\n## C. Setting Shares under a Share Rental Agreement\n## D. Pasture Lease Rates\n## E. Conclusions\n# Chapter 4: When can a Landowner/Lessee be Liable for Injuries to a Third Party?\n## A. Common Legal Claims\n## B. General Landowner Liability\n## C. Attractive Nuisance Doctrine\n## D. Landowner Liability During Lease Term\n## E. Recreational Use Statutes\n## F. Agritourism Statutes\n## G. Farm Animal Liability Acts\n# Chapter 5: Drafting a Valid Liability Waiver\n## A. Texas Law\n## B. Oklahoma Law\n## C. Conclusions\n# Chapter 6: Grazing Lease Checklist\n# Chapter 7: Sample Grazing Lease\n# Chapter 8: Hunting Lease Checklist\n# Chapter 9: Sample Hunting Lease\n# Chapter 10: Livestock Lease Checklist\n# Chapter 11: Sample Bull Lease\n# Appendix I (TX, OK, & AR Recreational Use Statutes)\n# Appendix II (TX, OK, & AR Agritourism Statutes)\n# Appendix III (TX, OK, & AR Farm Animal Liability Acts)","[{\"question\":\"Why lease land or livestock instead of owning or renting informally?\",\"answer\":\"Leasing property for grazing or hunting can provide benefits to both parties. 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