Idaho § 5-211 - Possession of tenant - Presumptions
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 5-211 — Possession of tenant - Presumptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-211. Possession of tenant - Presumptions
When the relation of landlord and tenant has existed between any persons, the possession of the tenant is deemed the possession of the landlord until the expiration of twenty (20) years from the termination of the tenancy, or, where there has been no written lease, until the expiration of twenty (20) years from the time of the last payment of rent, notwithstanding that such tenant may have acquired another title, or may have claimed to hold adversely to his landlord. But such presumptions cannot be made after the periods herein limited.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 5-211
What does Idaho Statutes § 5-211 cover?
Section 5-211 ("Possession of tenant - Presumptions") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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