19.2 Distinguishing Date Of Agreement And Commencement Date

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  1. Home / BOILERPLATE AND COMMERCIAL CLAUSES vol 4(3) / Commentary / C: WHEN IS THE CONTRACT IN FORCE? / 19: COMMENCEMENT DATE (OR EFFECTIVE DATE) / 19.2 Distinguishing date of agreement and commencement date
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19.2 Distinguishing date of agreement and commencement date

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If the commencement date is to be different from the date on which the agreement is signed (or a deed is delivered), this needs to be clear in the wording of the contract. The best way of doing this is to include:

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