Alaska § 45.12.208 - Modification, rescission, and waiver.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 45.12.208 — Modification, rescission, and waiver., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.12.208. Modification, rescission, and waiver.
(a) An agreement modifying a lease contract does not need consideration to be binding.
(b) A signed lease agreement that excludes modification or rescission except by a signed writing may not be otherwise modified or rescinded, but, except as between merchants, such a requirement on a form supplied by a merchant must be separately signed by the other party.
(c) Although an attempt at modification or rescission does not satisfy the requirements of (b) of this section, it may operate as a waiver.
(d) A party who has made a waiver affecting an executory portion of a lease contract may retract the waiver by reasonable notification received by the other party that strict performance will be required of any term waived, unless the retraction would be unjust in view of a material change of position in reliance on the waiver.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 45.12.208
What does Alaska Statutes § 45.12.208 cover?
Section 45.12.208 ("Modification, rescission, and waiver.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 45.12.208?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 45.12.208" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 45.12.208 apply to my situation?
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