These are annually cultivated crops, considered personal property even though attached to the land. Examples include corn, wheat, and other crops that require annual planting and labor. The tenant farmer, rather than the landowner, has the right to harvest such crops, even after the lease has expired, provided the planting occurred before the lease termination.
The concept is significant in real estate law because it clarifies the rights of tenants regarding crops they have cultivated on leased land. This protection encourages agricultural productivity, ensuring that tenants are not deprived of the fruits of their labor and investment. Historically, it provided a necessary safeguard for tenant farmers who might otherwise face unfair losses upon lease termination.
