The conditions of tenure

5The statutory conditions

(1)

Every tenancy of a croft shall be subject to the conditions set out in Schedule 2 to this Act (in this Act referred to as “the statutory conditions”).

(2)

A crofter shall not be subject to be removed from the croft of which he is tenant except—

(a)

where one year’s rent of the croft is unpaid;

(b)

in consequence of the breach of one or more of the statutory conditions, other than the condition as to payment of rent; or

(c)

in pursuance of any enactment, including any enactment contained in this Act.

(3)

Any contract or agreement made by a crofter by virtue of which he is deprived of any right conferred on him by any provision of this Act (other than sections 12 to 19, 21 and 37) shall to that extent be void unless the contract or agreement is approved by the Land Court.