The Eviction Process for Landlords in Idaho

Evicting a tenant can be a stressful and labor-intensive process. In order to ensure that the eviction process is lawful, it is important to understand what steps must be taken, and what the laws are in your state. This post will provide an overview of the eviction process for landlords in Idaho.

The Basics of Eviction Law in Idaho
Under Idaho landlord tenant law, a landlord must first provide written notice of termination before any action can be taken against a tenant. This means that if you are going to evict a tenant from your rental property, you must first provide them with written notice informing them that they must vacate the premises within a certain amount of time (depending on the reason for eviction). If the tenant does not comply with this request, the landlord can then file an eviction lawsuit with their local court.

The Court Process
Once an eviction case has been filed with your local court, you will need to attend a hearing where both you and your tenant can present evidence as to why or why not they should be evicted from your property. At this hearing, the judge will review all of the evidence presented and make a decision as to whether or not the tenant should be evicted. If the judge rules in favor of eviction, then they will issue an "Order for Possession" which will require that the tenant vacate the premises within 14 days of receiving it. If after 14 days have passed and the tenants have still failed to vacate, then you may file another motion with your court requesting an "Order for Restitution" which would allow law enforcement officers to remove them from your property by force if necessary.

Forced Removal
If all else fails and your tenants still refuse to vacate after being ordered by a judge, then it may become necessary to hire law enforcement officers who can forcibly remove them from your property. You should keep in mind that these officers are only allowed to remove personal items such as furniture and clothing; they cannot physically remove people from your premises by force. That being said, if tenants fail to comply with their Order for Possession or Order for Restitution then it is likely that they could face criminal charges for trespassing or even jail time depending on how long they remain on your property without permission.

Conclusion:  
As a landlord in Idaho, it is important that you understand all of the steps involved when evicting a tenant from your rental property. By familiarizing yourself with Idaho's landlord-tenant laws and following proper procedures when evicting tenants, you can ensure that everything goes smoothly during this often difficult process. Additionally, if things do get complicated or messy at any point during this process then you may want to consider hiring an experienced attorney who can help guide you through each step while protecting both yours and your tenants' rights throughout this entire ordeal. Good luck!