Sharecropping (Civil Code Articles 641–647) is defined as the lease of an agricultural property, in which the rent is agreed as a percentage of the produce. The amount of the produce varies depending on the level of agricultural production of the land.
The rent corresponds to a percentage of the fruits of the leased property and is determined either by explicit agreement between the parties in the sharecropping contract, or by local custom, which may vary from region to region. Determination by local custom applies in the absence of an agreement.
For the recovery of possession of the leased property under a sharecropping arrangement, it is possible to issue an order for restitution of possession in case of delay in payment of rent due to the tenant’s default (wilful non-compliance).
The rules governing agricultural leases apply, as well as, by analogy, the provisions governing leases of property.