# Memorandum of Lease
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandum-of-lease/76147
**Category:** General Mineral Rights Discussion
**Created:** [June 26, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandum-of-lease/76147 "2024-06-26T13:33:57Z")
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### Author:  [@Randy\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_M)
#### Post date: [June 26, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandum-of-lease/76147/1 "2024-06-26T13:33:57Z")
If only the Memorandum of Lease has been filed, but in addition to the original lessee/operator a second operator is also drilling wells under my lease, how does the second operator know the terms of the lease? Is the original lessee/operator obligated to provide them copies? This is in Texas.
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### Author:  [@Permian](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Permian)
#### Post date: [June 26, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandum-of-lease/76147/2 "2024-06-26T14:23:46Z")
They are not obligated but usually they work together in these situations, via a Joint Operating Agreement or something along those lines.
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### Author:  [@James\_Garner1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Garner1)
#### Post date: [June 28, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandum-of-lease/76147/3 "2024-06-28T16:00:38Z")
Prior to drilling, the operator should perform a DSTO (drill site title opinion) in order to define working interest obligations for the well. This should require the examination of all OGLs since a Memo rarely is specific as to formations, depths, and other potential limits.
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandum-of-lease/76147/4 "2024-09-24T13:33:59Z")
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