The right to redeem is a fundamental principle in mortgage law, allowing a mortgagor to recover their property by paying off the mortgage debt. Courts typically refuse to enforce provisions in mortgage agreements that waive this right because they violate the principle of equity of redemption. This principle prevents a mortgagor from being permanently deprived of their property unfairly. Such clauses are often deemed a ‘clog’ on the equity of redemption, which is not permissible under most jurisdictions.
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