S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-220
Good faith requirement as to every duty and act specified in chapter
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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 performances or enforcement.
Section 27-47-220 of South Carolina's residential landlord-tenant law establishes that every duty and every required act under Chapter 47 must be carried out in good faith. This means that neither party can technically comply with the letter of a rule while acting dishonestly, in bad faith, or with an improper motive. The good-faith obligation applies both to performing duties and to enforcing rights or remedies available under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-220, property owners and managers are expected to act honestly and in good faith whenever they carry out any duty or exercise any right under Chapter 47. Compliant operators generally document their actions, communicate transparently with tenants, and avoid using technical compliance as a cover for retaliatory or deceptive conduct. Actions such as issuing notices, entering units, or pursuing remedies are all subject to this good-faith standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27-47-220 gives tenants a basis to challenge landlord actions that, while perhaps technically permitted under Chapter 47, were carried out in bad faith or with an improper purpose. If a landlord's conduct appears dishonest or retaliatory in connection with a duty or remedy under the chapter, this provision may be relevant to raising a defense or pursuing a complaint. Tenants seeking to understand how this good-faith requirement applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with South Carolina 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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