In which type of contract would you find stipulations regarding surface leases?

The Farm and Ranch Contract is specifically designed to address the unique aspects of agricultural properties, which often include provisions related to surface leases. Surface leases are agreements that allow for the use of the surface of the land for certain purposes, such as farming, grazing, or other agricultural activities, while the mineral rights or subsurface rights may be retained by another party.

Within a Farm and Ranch Contract, stipulations concerning surface leases are included to ensure that both parties understand their rights and responsibilities regarding land use and to facilitate the appropriate management of the agricultural operations. This includes considerations about the crops, livestock, and how various uses of the land can coexist with the rights granted under the surface lease.

The other contract types listed focus on different transactions and do not include specific provisions for surface leases. The Real Estate Option Agreement typically deals with purchasing options rather than land use, the Lease Purchase Agreement involves both leasing and a potential purchase but doesn’t specifically address surface lease stipulations, and the Retail Lease Agreement pertains to leasing commercial space, which also does not cover agricultural uses of land.