Cal. Civ. Code § 5a
The provisions of this Act shall have no application to farm or agricultural property, or property used as such, nor to any leases or evidences of leasing executed relative thereto
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The provisions of this Act shall have no application to farm or agricultural property, or property used as such, nor to any leases or evidences of leasing executed relative thereto.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 § 5a, the protections and requirements established by this Illinois Act do not extend to farm or agricultural land, or to property that is being used for farming or agricultural purposes. Leases and other documents related to such property are likewise excluded from the Act's coverage. The exemption is defined by the nature and use of the property, not solely by how it is formally classified.
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Operators of farm or agricultural properties in Illinois should be aware that 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 § 5a places such properties outside the scope of this Act, meaning the Act's landlord obligations and tenant protections do not govern those leasing relationships. Compliant operators of agricultural land generally document the agricultural use of their property clearly in lease agreements to reflect this exemption. Because the exemption turns on actual use as well as property type, operators whose land has mixed uses may want to understand how that use is characterized.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting farm or agricultural property in Illinois should be aware that 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 § 5a exempts such property from this Act's protections, which means the rights and remedies the Act provides are generally not available for those tenancies. Tenants in agricultural settings may still have rights under other Illinois statutes or common law, and consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify what alternative protections may apply. If there is a question about whether a property genuinely qualifies as agricultural under § 5a, that characterization may be relevant to what legal framework governs the lease.
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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