Idaho Code §§ 55-301 to 55-307 § 55-304
CHANGE IN TERMS OF LEASE — NOTICE.
Operative Text
(1) In all leases of lands or tenements, or of any interest therein from month to month, the landlord may, upon giving notice in writing at least fifteen (15) days before the expiration of the month, change the terms of the lease to take effect at the expiration of the month. The notice, when served upon the tenant, shall of itself operate and be effectual to create and establish, as a part of the lease, the terms, rent and conditions specified in the notice if the tenant shall continue to hold the premises after the expiration of the month. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, in all leases of residential property, or of any interest therein, the landlord shall provide the tenant written notice of any increase in the amount of rent charged or of the landlord’s intention of nonrenewal of the lease at least thirty (30) days before: (a) Such nonrenewal of the lease; or (b) Such increase in the amount of rent charged is intended to take effect.
Idaho Code § 55-304 governs how landlords must notify tenants of changes to month-to-month lease terms. For general lease changes, a landlord must provide at least 15 days of written notice before the end of the month; if the tenant stays on after that month expires, the new terms automatically become part of the lease. For residential leases specifically, a landlord must give at least 30 days of written notice before a rent increase takes effect or before choosing not to renew the lease.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-304, operators of residential rental properties in Idaho generally maintain compliance by delivering written notice of any rent increase or nonrenewal at least 30 days before the intended effective date. For other month-to-month lease term changes, written notice must be served at least 15 days before the end of the current month. Keeping dated copies of all notices and records of delivery helps document that the timing requirements of § 55-304 were met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-304 of the Idaho Code gives residential tenants the right to receive at least 30 days of written notice before a rent increase or nonrenewal takes effect. If a landlord fails to provide the required notice, a tenant may be able to raise that failure as a defense in a legal proceeding or file a complaint with a local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Idaho can help explain how § 55-304 applies to a particular lease situation and what general 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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