Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-5
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 article imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
Urbana's Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-5 establishes that every duty and every required act under the landlord-tenant chapter must be carried out honestly and in good faith. This applies equally to both parties whenever they are performing an obligation or seeking to exercise a right or remedy under the chapter. The rule functions as an overarching standard that colors how all other provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12.5-5, property owners and managers are expected to act honestly and in good faith whenever they carry out any duty or take any action required before exercising a right or remedy under Urbana's Ch. 12.5. Compliant operators generally document their actions, communicate transparently with tenants, and avoid using technical procedural steps as a pretext for outcomes that undermine the chapter's purposes. Consistent, even-handed practices across tenancies help demonstrate that obligations are being met in the spirit the ordinance requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12.5-5 of Urbana's Ch. 12.5 gives tenants a basis to challenge landlord conduct that, while perhaps technically compliant on the surface, is carried out in a manner that lacks honesty or genuine good faith. This good-faith standard can be raised as a defense or as part of a complaint whenever a landlord's performance of a duty or exercise of a remedy appears pretextual or manipulative. Tenants who believe this standard has been violated may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or seek guidance on the complaint and dispute-resolution options available under the Urbana ordinance.
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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