Idaho § 55-2015 - Retaliatory conduct by landlord prohibited
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 55-2015 — Retaliatory conduct by landlord prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-2015. Retaliatory conduct by landlord prohibited
The landlord shall not terminate a tenancy, refuse to renew a tenancy, increase rent or decrease services he normally supplies, or threaten to bring an action for repossession of a lot as retaliation against the resident because the resident has:
(1) Complained in good faith about a violation of a building, safety or health code or regulation pertaining to a community to the governmental agency responsible for enforcing the code or regulation.
(2) Complained to the landlord concerning the maintenance or condition of the community, rent charged or rules.
(3) Organized, become a member of or served as an official in a community resident association, or similar organization, at a local, regional, state or national level.
(4) Retained counsel or an agent to represent his interests.
[55-2015, added 1980, ch. 177, sec. 1, p. 379; am. 1988, ch. 196, sec. 12, p. 375; am. 2011, ch. 184, sec. 21, p. 533.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 55-2015
What does Idaho Statutes § 55-2015 cover?
Section 55-2015 ("Retaliatory conduct by landlord prohibited") 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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