Sec. 42-396. Waiver. Agreement to forego rights in settlement of claim.
Sec. 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.
(P.A. 02-81, S. 7.)
History: P.A. 02-81 effective July 1, 2003.