Cal. Civ. Code § 66-28-516
Obligation of good faith.
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Every duty under this chapter and every act which must be performed as a condition precedent to the exercise of a right or remedy under this chapter imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
Section 66-28-516 of Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act establishes that every duty and every required act under the chapter must be carried out honestly and in good faith. This means that neither party can technically comply with the letter of a rule while acting in a deceptive or bad-faith manner to undermine its purpose. The obligation applies equally to both landlords and tenants whenever they perform duties or exercise rights under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 66-28-516, property owners and managers are generally expected to act honestly and transparently when fulfilling their obligations—such as providing notices, making repairs, or applying lease terms—rather than using technical compliance as a cover for unfair dealing. Compliant operators typically document their actions, communicate clearly, and avoid conduct designed to frustrate a tenant's rights under the chapter. Courts and arbitrators may look to the good-faith standard when evaluating whether a landlord's actions were proper, even if those actions appeared procedurally correct on the surface.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 66-28-516 gives tenants a basis to challenge landlord conduct that, while technically procedural, appears designed to circumvent the protections of Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. If a landlord's actions seem calculated to undermine your rights rather than genuinely fulfill their duties, the good-faith obligation under this provision may be relevant to any dispute or defense you raise. Tenants can explore this issue by consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Tennessee housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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