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.
RCW 59.20.020
Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith required.
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Ethridge v. Hwang (2001)
Most recently applied in Country Manor MHC, LLC v. Occupant (September 2013)
1977 ex.s. c 279 s 2.
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Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.