St. Andrews Parish v. Gallagher

In October, 1922, the tenant leased a dwelling house for a term ending April 30, 1923. In the lease it was expressly provided that the tenant would vacate the premises at the expiration of the term and that he would not have or claim any right of holdover or continued occupancy by reason of the provisions of the so-called Emergency Rent Laws, or otherwise. Not having vacated when the term expired this proceeding was commenced. The sole question presented for review is whether the agreement of the tenant to waive the benefits granted by the Rent Laws is enforcible.

The court below gave judgment…