NY Real Property Law › Article 6-A: Good Cause Eviction Law

§ 218 Waiver of rights void

§ 218. Waiver of rights void. Any agreement by a tenant heretofore or hereinafter entered into in a written lease or other rental agreement waiving or modifying their rights as set forth in this article shall be void as contrary to public policy.

Source: NY Real Property Law, as published by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service
Last amended: Effective May 3, 2024
Checked: Matched the official code on October 1, 2026

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Amendment history

Text in force in this form since 2024-05-03 per NY Senate Open Legislation (eff. 5/3/2024)

Publisher's notes

Added by the publisher for reference. Not part of the law.

NB Repealed June 15, 2034

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