Idaho Code §§ 55-208 to 55-212 § 55-208
TERMINATION OF TENANCY AT WILL.
Operative Text
A tenancy or other estate at will, however created, may be terminated: (1) By the landlord’s giving notice in writing to the tenant, in the manner prescribed by the code of civil procedure, to remove from the premises within a period of not less than one (1) month, to be specified in the notice; or (2) By the tenant giving notice in writing to the landlord that the tenant will be vacating the premises, on a date as specified in the notice, but not less than one (1) month from the date of notice.
Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 2, § 55-208 establishes the rules for ending a tenancy at will — a rental arrangement without a fixed end date — in Idaho. Either party may terminate such a tenancy, but doing so requires written notice delivered at least one full month in advance. The notice must specify the date by which the premises are to be vacated, and it must be delivered in the manner prescribed by Idaho's code of civil procedure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-208, landlords who wish to end a tenancy at will must provide the tenant with written notice — served according to Idaho's civil procedure rules — stating a move-out date that is at least one month away. Compliant operators typically document the date of service and retain a copy of the notice to demonstrate that proper procedure was followed. Failing to meet the written-notice and timing requirements of § 55-208 can undermine a landlord's ability to pursue removal of the tenant through legal channels.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-208 of the Idaho Code gives tenants at will the right to end their tenancy by providing their landlord with written notice of at least one month before the date they intend to vacate. Tenants also have the right to receive that same quality of written, timely notice from a landlord who wishes to terminate the arrangement. If a landlord attempts to remove a tenant without complying with the notice requirements of § 55-208, that noncompliance may be raised as a defense in any resulting legal proceeding, and tenant-rights organizations in Idaho can help explain what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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