I own a 100 acre property in Trumbull County.  I recently received an offer to sign a lease with a gas drilling company.  How do I know if the offer is fair?  How do I know if safe practices will be enforced?

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What was the offer and name of the company? I am in Mercer County and am looking for offers.
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Robert

You should not sign this or any lease until you speak with a good O&G lawyer. Leasing of your land is a much bigger deal than merely selling it. You must engage a lawyer and, what's even tougher, you must engage the right lawyer. You need a person skilled and highly experienced in the world of oil and gas leasing.

If you ignore this counsel, you place at risk not just yourself; you place at risk your kids and future generations of your family. Leasing your land for drilling is a big deal It is a really big deal. There are hundreds of ways you can go astray if you go it alone, or if you engage the wrong lawyer.

Your lawyer will be able to include lease terms to protect you and enforce safe drilling practices. Your lawyer also will have a feel for fair leasing rates where you live.

Good luck. You will need it.
Thanks for the feedback.
Robert,

I am in a similiar situtation. I know that on the world market leases have been purchased for up to $1500 per acre. I have used that as a barometer. I know that in Texas and Lousiana, leases have been signed in excess of $12000 per acre. These had been five year leases. If you have the right language in the leases you can renegotiate after your five years expire for more/less monies up front and a higher % of royalties.

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