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6904 – Prohibited Provisions Of Agreement | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 6904 bans unfair provisions in rental-purchase agreements to protect consumers from coercive clauses and excessive fees.

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6904 – Prohibited Provisions Of Agreement

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6904

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 6904 prohibits rental-purchase agreements from including certain unfair or coercive provisions. These include clauses that give the lessor power of attorney, authorize breach of peace, mandate insurance purchases, waive defenses, impose excessive late fees, or charge additional fees for property retrieval or termination. The law aims to protect lessees from unfair contractual terms in rental-purchase agreements.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 6904 bans unfair provisions in rental-purchase agreements to protect consumers from coercive clauses and excessive fees.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.