It is reported from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that in the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) people had surplus lands, and they used to rent them out for a third, a quarter or a half. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever has surplus land, let him cultivate it himself or give it to his brother. If he refuses, let him just leave it as it is." And the wording of Ubaydullah's narration is the same.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب المزارعة / 11711