Tenant Rights
12 Common Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Get the facts about 12 common legal mistakes. Know the law so you don't make these mistakes.
Fact #1: Oral contracts are still contracts
A contract does not need to be in writing to be...

Advice for Renters: Foreclosure
This guide provides advice for renters in a foreclosure situation.
Advice for Renters: Manufactured Home Tenants
This brochure details advice for renters of manufactured homes in Idaho and is available in English and Spanish.
CDC Issues Nationwide Eviction Ban - Extended Until March 31, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a federal eviction moratorium (ban) starting September 4, 2020 and lasting until December 31, 2020 to help stop the spread of...
Derechos Y Deberes De Los Inquilinos Y Dueños
Aunque haya un contrato por escrito o no, si hay un contrato entre el inquilino y el dueño. Si hay un contrato por escrito, el contrato gobernara como el dueño y el inquilino deberán actuar...
Idaho Attorney General's Landlord Tenant Manual
This Landlord Tenant Manual was created by the Idaho Attorney General's Office and describes both landlord and tenant's rights and responsibilities in areas such as moving in, lease agreements,...
Idaho Residential Utility Disconnection Factsheet
In Idaho, investor-owned utilities providing basic services such as electricity, gas, water and telecommunications services must follow rules that protect consumers. The rules are established and...
Landlord and Tenant Self-Help Forms
Temporary Reduction in Rent Agreement. Idaho Legal Aid has prepared a customizable template agreement to assist tenants and landlords who have agreed to a temporary reduction in rent due to the...

Landlord-Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
This brochure was prepared by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. for the purpose of informing landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities. It attempts to summarize current Idaho law and...
Renting a Foreclosure Property
This document details your rights as a tenant of a foreclosure property.
Right to a Jury Trial in Idaho Evictions
This YouTube video by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. explains a tenant's right to a jury trial in Idaho evictions where a question of fact is in dispute (where the parties disagree on some fact...
Utility Bills: Advice for Renters and Homeowners
This pamphlet is a brief summary of the rules adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) concerning electric, natural gas, and water termination practices. The rules apply to all...
What to Do If Your Landlord Shuts Off Your Utility Service(s)
Attached is a What to Do If Your Landlord Shuts Off Your Utility Service(s) Guide created by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
This guide provides information on your rights in this situation and...