Idaho Repair & Habitability Laws
Idaho requires landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition, but tenant remedies for habitability failures are very limited.
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Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Not codified in Idaho statutes
- Rent Withholding
- Not permitted under Idaho law
- Habitability Standard
- Clean and habitable condition; compliance with applicable housing codes
- Remedies Available
- Tenant may sue landlord for breach of contract; constructive eviction may be asserted in severe cases
Applicable Statutes
Landlord's duty: landlord must maintain the rental property in a clean and habitable condition and comply with applicable housing codes.
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