27A V.S.A. § 1-104

Except as expressly provided in this title, the effect of the provisions of this title may not be varied by agreement, and rights conferred by this title may not be waived. Except as otherwise provided in section 1-207 of this title, a declarant may not act under a power of attorney or use any other device to evade the limitations or prohibitions of this title or the declaration. (Added 1997, No. 104 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1999; amended 2009, No. 155 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2012.)