A Wake North Carolina Surface Tenant's Subordination to An Oil and Gas Lease is a legal agreement wherein a surface tenant agrees to subordinate their rights to an oil and gas leaseholder. This means that the interests and activities of the oil and gas leaseholder will take precedence over the activities of the surface tenant on the leased property. In Wake North Carolina, there are two types of surface tenant's subordination to an oil and gas lease: 1. Non-Exclusive Surface Use Subordination: This type of subordination agreement allows the oil and gas leaseholder to conduct their activities on the leased property without any interference or restriction from the surface tenant. The surface tenant agrees to minimize their activities and use of the property during the oil and gas exploration, drilling, extraction, and production process. 2. Limited Surface Use Subordination: This type of subordination agreement provides the oil and gas leaseholder with limited access to the leased property while ensuring that the surface tenant can continue using it for certain purposes. The surface tenant and the oil and gas leaseholder negotiate and define specific areas and timeframes when the leaseholder can conduct their activities with minimal disturbance to the surface tenant's operations. The Wake North Carolina Surface Tenant's Subordination to An Oil and Gas Lease is designed to protect the rights and interests of the oil and gas leaseholder, allowing them to effectively and efficiently explore and extract valuable resources from the land. At the same time, it ensures that the surface tenant is fairly compensated for any inconvenience or damage caused by the leaseholder's activities. By subordinating their rights, the surface tenant acknowledges that the oil and gas lease takes precedence, meaning that the leaseholder has the right to reasonably use the surface of the property for exploration, drilling, and any other necessary activities associated with oil and gas operations. The agreement typically includes provisions for compensation, liability, and reparation in case of any damages or disturbances caused to the surface tenant's operations. It is important for both parties to negotiate the terms and conditions of the subordination agreement carefully to ensure that their respective rights are protected and adequately addressed. Consulting with legal professionals familiar with Wake North Carolina's laws and regulations on oil and gas leases is advisable to ensure compliance and fairness in drafting and executing the subordination agreement.