Part VOther Provisions Regarding Compensation

Miscellaneous

53Extent to which compensation recoverable under agreements

1

Unless this Act makes express provision to the contrary, where provision is made in this Act for compensation to be paid to a landlord or tenant—

a

he shall be so entitled notwithstanding any agreement, and

b

he shall not be entitled to compensation except under that provision.

2

Where the landlord and the tenant of an agricultural holding enter into an agreement in writing for such a variation of the terms of the lease as could be made by direction under section 9 of this Act, the agreement may provide for the exclusion of compensation in the same manner as under section 51(1) of this Act.

3

A claim for compensation by a landlord or tenant of an agricultural holding in a case for which this Act does not provide for compensation shall not be enforceable except under an agreement in writing.