Definition
These clauses specify exactly how to deliver required notices—addresses, methods (email, certified mail), and when notices are considered received. Missed notices can mean missed deadlines.
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Notice provisions specify notice addresses, methods (email, certified mail, hand delivery), and deemed-received timing. Importance: contract deadlines often depend on notice; if notice isn't delivered/received correctly, party might miss deadline. Example: inspection contingency requires buyer to notify seller of inspection concerns within 10 days. If notice goes to wrong address or method, deadline might be missed, deadline might not start. Well-drafted notice provisions include: mailing address, email address, hand delivery address, method priority (certified mail preferred over email?), deemed received timing (when is email considered received?—immediately, end of business day?). Missing notice provisions can create disputes: did notice arrive? Did deadline start? Professional contracts carefully specify notice procedures to avoid disputes. Understanding notice provisions is crucial: sending notice to wrong address or wrong method might not satisfy contract requirement.
Pro Tip
Follow notice provisions exactly. Wrong address or method might mean deadline missed.
Example
Contract requires buyer to notify seller of inspection results 'by overnight mail to address specified.' Email notice doesn't satisfy requirement; certified mail needed.