Handover Certificate
/ˈhændoʊvər sərˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document confirming the formal transfer of possession, control, or responsibility of property or premises from one party to another.
The handover certificate was signed after the property inspection, finalizing the tenant's move-in.
Forms
- handover certificate
- handover certificates
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Commentary
Often used in lease agreements and property transactions to mark the exact moment responsibility shifts; precision in describing what is transferred avoids future disputes.
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