How to Structure a Farmland Lease in California to Limit Liability for Pesticide Drift Claims
California farmland leases should allocate pesticide-use duties, insurance, and indemnity in writing—because drift claims can trigger six- and seven-figure exposure when crops, workers, or neighbors allege damage. Landowners and tenants often assume “the applicator is responsible,” but California nuisance, negligence, and regulatory theories can pull multiple parties into the same lawsuit. This article explains lease
