Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1311
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.
A.R.S. § 33-1311 establishes that every duty and every required act under Arizona's residential landlord-tenant chapter must be carried out honestly and in good faith — by either party. The rule applies both to performing obligations and to enforcing rights or remedies. Neither landlords nor tenants may use the technical requirements of the law as a pretext for bad-faith conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1311, property owners and managers are generally expected to act honestly and in a straightforward manner when carrying out any duty or exercising any right under Arizona's landlord-tenant statutes. Compliant operators typically document their actions, communicate transparently with tenants, and avoid using procedural steps as a tool to harass or disadvantage residents. Practices that appear designed to circumvent the spirit of the law — even if technically compliant on the surface — may be scrutinized under this good-faith standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1311 means that tenants, too, are entitled to expect honest dealing from their landlord in every aspect of the rental relationship governed by Arizona's residential landlord-tenant chapter. If a landlord appears to be performing a duty or exercising a remedy in a way that seems designed to harm rather than to legitimately enforce a right, this provision may be relevant to that situation. Tenants who believe good faith obligations are being violated can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization, raising the issue before a court as a defense, or consulting with a legal aid office familiar with Arizona 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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