DATE YOUR PROPERTY, LAND/BUILDING PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN FULL

DATE YOUR PROPERTY, LAND/BUILDING PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN FULL

Dating your document of ownership is as important as making the document. The transaction takes effect from the date written on the document. Where no date is reflected on the document, the transaction has not come to force, and you cannot enforce something that has not come to life. So always indicate on it the date the transaction was made.

A document without a date has no value in law. It is a lifeless venture with no effect. Beware. When your Property Lawyer makes the title documents, be sure that at the point of signing you insert a date.

The absence of a date will deprive the document and the transaction of validity. Don’t suffer for something as little as having an undated document.

Not writing dates in full in can have a lot of downsides. It has no advantage. Avoid it at all cost. Using abbreviated dates can lead to ambiguity, especially in international contexts where date formats vary.

For example, 02/03/24 could mean February 3rd, 2024, or March 2nd, 2024, depending on the region. Readers may misinterpret abbreviated dates, leading to avoidable arguments as to the actual date referred to.

Using abbreviated dates may create costly ambiguity that could be exploited by your opponent in legal matters or contracts.

While abbreviating dates may seem convenient, it can introduce complexity. It’s advisable to use the full format (e.g., 21st February, 2024. Don’t sabotage your property, investment or business interests.

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