LAWS AFFECTING LAND AND LABOR 



exists. Over much of the north Central 

 states this rectangular system of laying out 

 lands obtains and has worked well in most 

 respects. 



THE LANDLORD AND TENANT 



Leases of real estate follow the same pro- 

 cedure as deeds, except that a verbal lease, 

 if for a term of not to exceed one year, is 

 valid in most states. A written lease should 

 be carefully drawn, because, according to 

 common law, there are few things implied 

 in a lease that are not stated. Definite state- 

 ment concerning repairs and insurance is 

 desirable. A tenant should also acquaint 

 himself with the law of the state concerning 

 the surrender of the farm upon the expira- 

 tion of his term. 



It is the duty of the tenant not only to 

 guard the property, but to conduct the farm 

 in a husbandlike manner. Unless otherwise 

 stated in the contract, the tenant must pur- 

 sue those methods of husbandry which are 

 customary in the vicinity. 



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