Clause LibraryJury Trial Waiver
Jury Trial Waiver Clause
Insurance
warning risk
both lease
A provision giving up the right to a jury trial in disputes.
Tenant-friendly language
“No jury waiver; disputes proceed under normal court procedures.”
Landlord-friendly language
“Both parties waive the right to a jury trial for any lease dispute.”
What to watch out for
Jury waivers paired with one-sided attorney-fee clauses.
How to negotiate
Strike the waiver, or make any attorney-fee provision mutual and tied to the prevailing party.
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