Evictions in Blaine County
If you receive a three day notice you must pay in 3 days from receipt the rent owed.
If you have received a complaint for eviction you might be entitled to jury trial under the new Idaho Supreme Court Decision 1/3/2024, Worthington v. Crazy Thunder 541 P3d 694 a jury trial will take 60-90 days therefore changing the power dynamic and allowing you to better negotiate with the landlord, you will have to pay rent until jury trial. I have prepared a sample complaint that is modified from the Court Assistance Office form and has the fee waiver form if your eligible otherwise the fee is $136 to file a Answer.
Verified Answer To Complaint For Eviction; Motion For Demand For Jury Trial; Motion For Continuance To Allow Jury Trial Word or PDF. Print and bring to court house immediately. (Modified from https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms/Housing viewed 2/22/2024)
Instructions or other forms. https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms/housing
You can ask for mediation https://www.neuromediationgroup.com/housing
There may be assistance through https://www.blainecf.org/
There may be assistance through https://www.theadvocatesorg.org/
The Attorney General of Idaho has prepared a pamphlet for advice https://www.ag.idaho.gov/content/uploads/2023/07/LandlordTenant.pdf
WARNING: Please be aware that all information and forms are intended to be used and reviewed with the assistance of an attorney only, and that legal actions are complicated with a multitude of exceptions that may or may not be applicable, as everyone’s situation could be different and is not a substitute for direct individual legal advice. Call my office 208-788-9232.
