Schedule 8: Remediation costs under qualifying leases Paragraph 18: Anti-avoidance Effect
Paragraph 18 is an anti-avoidance provision. Paragraph 18 has the effect of voiding any contract or agreement which seeks to limit or override any of the provisions in Schedule 8.
	The paragraph makes clear that paragraph 18 has effect in respect of contracts and agreements "whenever made". This means that paragraph 18 applies in respect of contracts and agreements entered into both before and after commencement of the paragraph.