[§481M-12]  Waivers.  A lessor shall not require a lessee to waive:

     (1)  Service of process;

     (2)  Any defense;

     (3)  Any counterclaim; or

     (4)  Right of action against the lessor or a person acting on the lessor's behalf as the lessor's agent;

in collection of payments under the lease or in repossession of the lease property. [L 1997, c 248, pt of §1]