Is the Warranty of Habitability/Tenability Waivable?

Monday, November 29, 2010

Is the Warranty of Habitability/Tenability Waivable?

In California, the answer is a qualified "no."

In summary, sections in California's Civil Code generally prohibit such waivers. See section 1942.1 et seq. for example.

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