N.Y. RPP Law § 218
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Waiver of rights void
Official statutory text
* § 218. Waiver of rights void. Any agreement by a tenant heretofore\nor hereinafter entered into in a written lease or other rental agreement\nwaiving or modifying their rights as set forth in this article shall be\nvoid as contrary to public policy.\n * NB Repealed June 15, 2034\n
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