Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-100
Nature of relationship between owner and cropper.
Operative Text
Where a person is employed to work for part of the crop, the relationship of landlord and tenant does not arise. The title to the crop, subject to the interest of the cropper therein, and the possession of the land remain in the owner of the land.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-100, when someone is hired to work land in exchange for a share of the resulting crop, the law does not treat that arrangement as a landlord-tenant relationship. Instead, the landowner retains both title to the crop (subject to the cropper's earned share) and legal possession of the land itself. The cropper holds an interest in the crop but does not acquire the rights or protections that would flow from a formal tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners who engage croppers under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-100 generally operate under a framework distinct from standard landlord-tenant law, meaning the usual statutory duties and procedures tied to tenancy may not apply to these arrangements. Compliant landowners typically document the cropper's agreed share clearly, since title to the crop remains with the owner subject to that interest. Operators in this space often consult agricultural law resources to ensure their agreements accurately reflect the crop-share nature of the relationship rather than inadvertently creating a tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-100 establishes that croppers — people paid with a share of the crop rather than wages or a lease — do not hold the legal status of tenants, which means standard tenant protections under Georgia landlord-tenant law may not automatically apply to them. Croppers do retain a recognized legal interest in their portion of the crop, which can be relevant if a dispute arises over payment or division of the harvest. Individuals working under a crop-share arrangement who believe their interest in the crop has been denied or interfered with may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or agricultural legal aid resource familiar with Georgia's crop-share statutes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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