On a post-dated cheque, the date is a later one than the date when the cheque was actually written. You write a post-dated cheque to allow a period of time before the moneyis taken from your account.
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If you feel uneasy, consider asking for a post-dated cheque.
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They therefore require their tenants to hand over several post-dated cheques in advance.
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A post-dated cheque is, therefore, a perfectly legitimate alternative to a tenancy deposit.
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But the licensing authority has reported her to the police, making it impossible to send in a post-dated cheque.
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The agreement required him to leave three post-dated cheques with the letting agent to cover rent in advance.
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Although the standard terms and conditions used by banks tend to try to discourage post-dated cheques, they are still legal.