* Agreement to be sued. Agreement by the tenant to be sued, admit guilt, or consent to a judgment in favor of the owner in a lawsuit brought in connection with the lease.

* Agreement regarding treatment of property. Agreement by the tenant that the owner may take, hold, or sell personal property of household members without notice to the tenant and a court decision on the rights of the parties. This prohibition does not apply to an agreement by the tenant concerning disposition of personal property remaining in the unit after the tenant has moved out. The owner may dispose of personal property in accordance with state law.

* Agreement excusing the owner from responsibility. Agreement by the tenant not to hold the owner or the owner's agents legally responsible for actions or failure to act, whether intentional or negligent.

* Waiver of notice. Agreement by the tenant that the owner may institute a lawsuit without notice to the tenant.

* Waiver of legal proceedings. Agreement by the tenant that the owner may evict the tenant or household members without instituting a civil court proceeding in which the tenant has the opportunity to present a defense or before court decision on the rights of the parties.

* Waiver of a jury trial. Agreement by the tenant to waive any right to a jury trial.

* Waiver of right to appeal a court decision. Agreement by the tenant to waive the tenant's right to appeal or otherwise challenge in court a decision in connection with the lease.

* Agreement to pay legal costs, regardless of outcome. Agreement by the tenant to pay attorney fees or other legal costs even if the tenant wins the court proceeding by the owner against the tenant. The tenant, however, may be obligated to pay costs if the tenant loses.