Massachusetts § 127K - Agreement to waive enforcement of sanitary code; validity
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§ 127K. Agreement to waive enforcement of sanitary code; validity
Section 127K. Any provision of a lease or other rental agreement relating to real property whereby a lessee, tenant or occupant enters into a covenant, agreement or contract, by the use of any words whatsoever, the effect of which is to waive the benefits of any provision of section one hundred and twenty-seven C to one hundred and twenty-seven I, inclusive, shall be deemed to be against public policy and void.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 127K
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 127K cover?
Section 127K ("Agreement to waive enforcement of sanitary code; validity") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 127K?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 127K" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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