§ 42-396 — Waiver. Agreement to forego rights in settlement of claim.

(a) Except as otherwise permitted by sections 42-270 to 42-271a, inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434, inclusive, a lessee may waive or agree to forego rights, benefits or remedies under sections 42-270 to 42-271a, inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434, inclusive, only in settling a dispute or collection claim. (b) A settlement in which a lessee agrees to forego a right, benefit or remedy under sections 42-270 to 42-271a , inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434 , inclusive, is invalid if the court finds that the settlement was unconscionable when made.

Legislative History

(P.A. 02-81, S. 7.) History: P.A. 02-81 effective July 1, 2003.