§ 4-92-105 - Agreement -- Provisions prohibited and required.

4-92-105. Agreement -- Provisions prohibited and required.

(a) A rental-purchase agreement shall not contain a provision:

(1) Requiring a confession of judgment;

(2) Authorizing a merchant or agent of the merchant to commit a breach of the peace while repossessing merchandise;

(3) Waiving a defense, counterclaim, or right the consumer may have against the merchant or an agent of the merchant; or

(4) Requiring the purchase of insurance from the merchant to cover the merchandise.

(b) A rental-purchase agreement must disclose:

(1) Whether the merchandise is new or used;

(2) The amount and timing of regular rental payments;

(3) The total number of payments necessary and the total amount to be paid to acquire ownership;

(4) The amounts and purpose of any other payment, charge, or fee in addition to the regular periodic rental payment;

(5) That the consumer does not acquire any ownership rights until the consumer has complied with the ownership terms of the agreement;

(6) Whether the consumer is liable for loss or damage to the merchandise, and if so, the maximum amount for which the consumer may be held liable; and

(7) Notice of the right to reinstate an agreement as provided in 4-92-106(a).