I am moving to Pittsburgh this summer from Texas. I have a lease
agreement for a house. I have a question about the first paragraph in
the lease, which reads:
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When tenant signs this lease, tenant gives up tenant's consumer
rights. If tenant does not meet lease responsibilities, tenant may
lose tenant's security deposit. Landlord may also sue tenant in court
for damages and get the apartment/residence back. If landlord wins
(gets a cash judgment against the tenant), the landlord can use the
court process to take the tenant(s) personal goods, furniture, motor
vehicles and money in banks. Tenant may lose tenant's personal
property. By signing this lease, tenant gives up certain important
rights.
</QUOTE>
Is it legal in Pittsburgh to ask someone to give up their consumer
rights? (it is not legal in Texas). I understand that I have the right
to not sign the lease, but I would rather amend it so that it does not
contain that first paragraph. I appreciate your input or direction as
to where I might go in Pittsburgh to get my question answered.
Does it really even matter if it's legal ? Anyone who presents me with an
agreement that says I give up my rights as a consumer is not getting my
business, period. This is not someone you want to deal with.
