The rural lease is a contract for the rental of agricultural land or buildings by an owner (lessor) to an operator (lessee).

The rural leases category consists primarily of farm leases : these are leases that are subject to tenancy status because they meet all the conditions. Where it applies, that Statute shall establish a legal framework for, inter alia, stabilize the activity of the lessee by offering him a certain number of rights (regulated rent, right of termination, etc.).