A tenant's lease states:
"Jury Trial and Counterclaim
Landlord and tenant agree not to use their right to a Trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought by either, against the other, for any matter concerning this Lease or the apartment. This does not include actions for personal injury or property damage. Tenant gives up any right to bring a counter claim or set -off in any action or proceeding by Landlord against Tenant on any matter directly or indirectly related to this Lease or Apartment. "
-Does this mean the tenant cannot bring counterclaims in a non-payment case?
That seems outrageous?
-In a complex non-payment case, is it advisable to have a jury trial? Does a lease with the above clause preclude it?