Renting in Idaho During COVID-19 Pandemic
Founding Partner of Johnson May, Wyatt Johnson explains how the new stimulus bills and COVID-19 restrictions will affect landlords and tenants.
Taking Advantage of Idaho’s Speedy Eviction Laws
If you’re a landlord and your tenant refuses to pay rent, you can take advantage of Idaho’s speedy eviction process. This expedited proceeding allows a landlord to get a judicial decree from a court without going through the long, drawn-out procedure of most court cases.
Idaho Laws on Expedited Evictions
If a landlord wishes to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, a speedy eviction can be accomplished through the expedited proceedings described in Idaho Code §§ 6-310 through 6-311D.
Keep in mind that a speedy eviction does not provide a judgment against the tenant for unpaid rent or damages. All the landlord can ask of the court is a judgment for eviction and the costs associated with the eviction.
When Can a Landlord Keep a Security Deposit in Idaho?
Security deposits protect landlords from lost revenue and damage to the rental property. But when must a landlord refund a security deposit and when is it legal for a landlord to keep the entire deposit?
Idaho Laws on Security Deposits
Under Idaho Code section 6-320 and 6-321, any money that is deposited with a landlord that is not rent is considered a “security deposit.”
Once the tenant returns the premises back to the landlord, the landlord must do one of the following:
Rules When Remodeling in Boise's Historic Neighborhoods
Boise has ten neighborhoods which have been classified as “Historic Districts.” These districts can be found in the interactive map here.
Do you live in a historic district in the city of Boise? Here's what you need to know if you're going to build or remodel.
5 Rules For Landlords When Dealing With A Problem Tenant
If you are a landlord, there are a few things you should know when it comes to tenants who are causing problems or making demands or threats. Here are five rules to keep in mind.
