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Inheriting grain bins with a handshake agreement can lead to disputes over rent and equipment ownership. As the owner, you have the right to decide who uses the bins and under what terms. The farmers installation of electrical equipment without consent may not grant him the right to remove it, but this depends on local laws. Document any threats and consider legal action if necessary. Consulting a lawyer can clarify your rights and help negotiate or litigate the situation.Full Conversation
I have inherited five grain bins used to store farm crops. There was a handshake agreement in place between my family member and the farmer who leased the bins, as well as other farmland that was inherited by another family member. The farmer did not pay any rent for the crops he stored inside the grain bins. The farmer also took it upon himself to add electrical equipment to the bins, converting the powerline from phase one energy to three phase energy to power the motors to run the grain bins. This was in place of the diesel power units that had been in place before. The farmer was hostile when I asked him to pay rent for this years crop, which led him to lowball the following years price that he would be willing to pay. When I decided to go with another individual to rent out the bins for next years crop, the farmer threatened to come in with a backhoe and tear out all of the installed electrical equipment that was installed over the past decade of his grain bin usage.
Hi ****! It sounds like a complicated situation. Here are a few points to consider:
- Property Rights: As the owner, you have the right to decide who uses the grain bins and under what terms.
- Equipment: The farmer may claim ownership of the electrical equipment since he installed it. You might need to negotiate or seek legal advice on this.
- Threats: Any threats or actions to remove equipment should be documented, and you could consider seeking a legal injunction if necessary.
Would you like assistance connecting with local lawyers who can better guide you on this matter?
Do I have any right to keep the electrical equipment since it was an unasked for upgrade on property that has been in my family name?
Here are some considerations regarding your situation:
- Ownership of Upgrades: Generally, if a tenant installs improvements without the owner's consent, they may not have the right to remove them. However, this can depend on local laws and agreements.
- Legal Advice: Consulting a lawyer could clarify your rights regarding the electrical equipment and potential legal actions.
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With the lack of payment for usage of the bins for the last decade, along with the previous farmer wanting to upcharge me to purchase his used equipment (I could buy a new set of motors for cheaper), what is your legal recommendation?
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****, it might be a high value case, as property rights and potential removal of installed equipment can have legal implications. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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****, it looks like you have a potentially strong case given the legal implications involving property rights and installed equipment. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you please provide the following information:
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