§ 796-l. Waiver void. Any provision of a lease or other agreement whereby any provision of this article for the benefit of a tenant, resident or occupant of a dwelling is waived, shall be deemed against public policy and shall be void.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 796-L

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC