Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1410
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.
Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act § 33-1410 establishes that every duty and every condition that must be met before exercising a legal right or remedy under the Act carries with it an inherent requirement of good faith. This means that neither party may act dishonestly or in bad faith when carrying out their obligations or when pursuing remedies available under the law. The rule applies broadly to all duties and conditions throughout the chapter, not just to specific transactions or disputes.
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Under A.R.S. § 33-1410, property owners and managers are generally expected to carry out all duties imposed by the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act honestly and in a commercially reasonable manner. Compliant operators typically document their actions, communicate transparently with tenants, and avoid using procedural requirements as pretexts to deny tenants their lawful rights. Practices that appear designed to frustrate a tenant's ability to exercise a remedy 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. § 33-1410 means that tenants also benefit from a good-faith requirement that applies to every duty and condition under Arizona's residential landlord-tenant law. If a landlord appears to be acting dishonestly or manipulatively when performing a duty or enforcing a condition, that conduct may be relevant to any legal proceeding arising under the Act. Tenants who believe a landlord is acting in bad faith may wish to document the conduct and explore options through a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider.
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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