Notwithstanding any provision in a contract of tenancy of an agricultural holding making the tenant liable to pay a higher rent or other liquidated damages in the event of a breach or non-fulfilment of a term or condition of the contract, the landlord shall not be entitled to recover in consequence of any such breach or non-fulfilment... any sum in excess of the damage actually suffered by him in consequence of the breach or non-fulfilment.
Section 24: Restriction of landlord's remedies for breach of contract of tenancy.
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 · 1986 c. 5View on legislation.gov.uk
Part II: Provisions Affecting Tenancy During its Continuance
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