Agistment contract

The Agistment Contract sets out the terms and conditions upon which a Land Owner will accept livestock/animals for agistment on their own property.

Agistment is the placement of livestock from one farm onto another for food, water, and shelter – in return for a fee (usually cost/head/week).

The owner of the animals is usually responsible for getting the livestock to and from the agistment property and retains ownership of the livestock except under certain circumstances (such as non-payment of fees).

For a landholder agreeing to the agistment, there are important points that should be negotiated and decided upon, prefereably in writing so that all partiesare aware of their resposibilities. A written agreement details the pertinent terms and reduces the likelihood that a dispute will arise through misunderstanding.

An agistment agreement needs to have the names and signatures of the parties, date agreement signed, period for which the agreement applies, and a description of what is being agreed upon.

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Equipment Hire Agreement

An Equipment Rental Agreement should be used when a person or business wishes to hire out equipment for use by another. The sort of equipment is variable, anything from bikes and gym equipment, lawn mowers or property maintenance equipment, construction equipment, musical instruments, computers or office equipment – the list is endless.

Essentially, this agreement sets out the terms that should govern the hire – it covers the rights and obligations of both the Owner of the Equipment and the Hirer. It also addresses some of the unexpected issues which can arise in order to minimise uncertainty and protect the Equipment Owner against loss and/or damage.

Why should you use an Equipment Rental Agreement?

An Equipment Hire Agreement allows you to set out the terms and conditions between the Owner and the Hirer up front. It gives the Owner protection in case the Equipment be lost or damaged. It lets you know where you stand by providing both the Owner and the Hirer with clear terms and conditions which you can have recourse to at any time if needed. The Agreement also allows you to address issues you may not have previously considered and provides protective mechanisms to ensure the Owner’s business and equipment are protected.

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