Land Acts (UK)

The UK Land Acts were laws enacted between the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at reforming land ownership, reducing the power of large landowners, and making land more accessible to tenant farmers and smallholders. These acts introduced measures such as compensation for landlords when tenants acquired land, promoted fair rent agreements, and gradually transferred land rights, supporting agricultural development and social equity. They marked a significant shift from aristocratic control toward a more equitable sharing of land resources, helping to modernize agriculture and improve rural conditions in Britain.