10/08/2026
A mineral lease may look straightforward on the surface, but the details within the contract can affect your land, surface rights, and royalty income for generations.
Before signing an oil and gas agreement, landowners should carefully examine royalty percentages, bonus terms, lease duration, pooling provisions, and post-production deduction clauses.
For example, a property owner may receive a lease offering a standard royalty rate, yet without specific protective language, unexpected expenses can be deducted directly from monthly payouts.
Negotiating terms such as surface-use restrictions, Pugh clauses, and held-by-production provisions helps protect your real property and financial interests.
If you have received an oil and gas lease, call 318-352-5900 or visit theharringtonlawfirm.com to schedule a consultation with our team.