Tennessee § 47-18-613 - Liability — Good faith defenses.

§ 47-18-613. Liability — Good faith defenses.

A lessor is not liable under § 47-18-612 for a violation of this part if the lessor shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error, even though the lessor maintained procedures reasonably adapted to avoid such an error. Examples of a bona fide error include, but are not limited to, clerical, calculation, computer malfunction and programming, and printing errors. An error of legal judgment with respect to requirements of this title is not a bona fide error. A lessor is not liable under this part for any act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with any rule, regulation, or interpretation promulgated by the attorney general or by an official duly authorized by the attorney general. This rule applies even if, after the act or omission has occurred, the rule, regulation, or interpretation is amended, rescinded, or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason. Acts 1987, ch. 225, § 14; 2019, ch. 459, § 26. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 55 provided that the division of consumer affairs in the department of commerce and insurance shall coordinate with the attorney general and reporter to transfer all documents, information, systems, and other material deemed relevant to the operation of the division of consumer affairs of the office of the attorney general and reporter. Amendments. The 2019 amendment substituted “attorney general” for “attorney general and reporter or by the division” twice in the first sentence of (b). Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 56. September 30, 2019.