Whatever is planted in the soil belongs to the soil.

Explanation

Whatever takes root in the soil becomes the property of the landowner, regardless of who planted it — a trespasser who plants crops on another's land loses them, and a tenant's plantings revert to the landlord absent a contrary agreement. Cite this in disputes over ownership of timber, orchards, or improvements affixed to land.

Where this applies

• I built a barn on my rented farmland — does it belong to me or the landlord?
• My tenant installed a permanent deck — who owns it when they move out?

See also

• 5.2.2 Whose is the soil, his it is even to the sky above and to the depths below.
• 5.2.6 Whatever is built upon the soil belongs to the soil.