Housing

Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent

Step 1 — Deliver the Three Day Notice

You must give tenant 3-days' notice that you intend to start eviction if the tenant does not pay the full amount past due.

Instructions — Expedited EvictionPDF
1. Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or VacateRTFPDF
2. Affidavit of Service of Three Day NoticeRTFPDF

Step 2 — File for Eviction with the Court

Instructions — Expedited EvictionPDF
1. General Civil Case Information SheetRTFPDF
2. Complaint for Eviction (Expedited Proceeding)RTFPDF
3. Summons for EvictionRTFPDF

Step 3 — Serve (Deliver) the Documents

Instructions — Completing Affidavit of Service of Summons and Complaint for EvictionPDF
1. Affidavit of Service of Summons and Complaint for EvictionRTFPDF

Step 4 — Prepare Forms to Attend the Eviction Hearing

1. Motion and Affidavit for Entry of DefaultRTFPDF
2. Memorandum of CostsRTFPDF
3. Judgment for EvictionRTFPDF
4. Writ of Restitution of PremisesRTFPDF

Respond to an Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent

Prepare and File your Answer

You must file your response with the court before the hearing date set for trial.

Instructions — Tenant's AnswerPDF
1. Tenant's AnswerRTFPDF

Los formularios en español son solo para fines informativos.

1. Tenant's Answer (Spanish Version)PDF

Para obtener ayuda con los formularios en español, llame al (208) 947-7554.

2. General Civil Case Information SheetRTFPDF

Tenant's Request for Repairs

Step 1 – Deliver the Three Day Demand for Repairs

You must first give the landlord a Notice demanding that repairs be made within 3 days.

Instructions — Complaint for Specific PerformancePDF
1. Notice for RepairsRTFPDF
2. Affidavit of Service of Notice for RepairsRTFPDF

Step 2 – File your Demand for Repairs with the Court

File your demand with the court to obtain a court order obligating the landlord to make the repairs.

Instructions — Complaint for Specific PerformancePDF
1. General Civil Case Information SheetRTFPDF
2. Complaint for Specific PerformanceRTFPDF
3. Summons for Specific Performance and Expedited TrialRTFPDF

Step 3 – Serve (Deliver) the Documents

Instructions — Completing Affidavit of Service of Summons and Complaint for Specific PerformancePDF
1. Affidavit of Service of Summons and Complaint for Specific PerformanceRTFPDF

Step 4 – Prepare Forms to Attend the Hearing

1. Judgment on Complaint for Specific PerformanceRTFPDF

Forcible Detainer

Step 1 – File a Complaint for Forcible Detainer

1. Instructions — Forcible DetainerPDF
2. General Civil Case Information SheetRTFPDF
3. Complaint for Eviction (Forcible Detainer)RTFPDF
4. Summons for Complaint for Possession of Property Held by Forcible DetainerRTFPDF

Step 2 – Serve (Deliver) the Documents

1. Affidavit of Service of Summons and Complaint for Possession of Property (Forcible Detainer)RTFPDF

Step 3 – Prepare Forms to Attend the Hearing

1. Motion and Affidavit for Entry of DefaultRTFPDF
2. Memorandum of CostsRTFPDF
3. Judgment for Possession of PropertyRTFPDF
4. Writ of Restitution of PremisesRTFPDF

Stipulation & Order to Shield Records

Forms

InstructionsPDF
1. Stipulation to Shield Records from Public Disclosure I.C. 6-303AWordPDF
2. Order to Shield Records from Public Disclosure I.C. 6-303AWordPDF

Resources: Brochures and Information

Information for Renters, Homeowners, and Landlords

Landlord & Tenant's Rights and ResponsibilitiesPDF
Advice for Renters: RepairsPDF
Advice for Renters: Security DepositsPDF
Advice for Renters: ForeclosurePDF
Advice for Renters: Federal Housing ProgramsPDF
Advice for Renters: Manufactured Home TenantsPDF
Consejos para los residentes de Idaho: Dueños de Casas Prefabricadas (Manufactured Home Tenants-Spanish)PDF
Advice for Renters & Homeowners: Utility BillsPDF
Advice for Homeowners: Foreclosure InterventionPDF

Housing Forms