A. A rental agreement may not provide that either party thereto:
1. Agrees to waive or forego rights or remedies under this act;
2. Authorizes any person to confess judgment on a claim arising out of the rental agreement;
3. Agrees to pay the other party's attorney's fees;
4. Agrees to the exculpation, limitation or indemnification of any liability arising under law for damages or injuries to persons or property caused by or resulting from the acts or omissions of either party, their agents, servants or employees in the operation or maintenance of the dwelling unit or the premises of which it is a part; or
5. Agrees to the establishment of a lien except as allowed by this act in and to the property of the other party.
B. A provision prohibited by subsection A of this section and included in a rental agreement is unenforceable.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 257, § 13, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
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