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ID H0641

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 6-303 to add unlawful detainer grounds when a person is engaged in unlawful delivery, production, or use of a controlled substance on leased property.

  • For hotels and short-term rentals where rooms rent nightly or weekly, landlords must provide proof of illegal drug activity via police reports, sworn statements, or signed affidavits before taking action.

  • Requires landlords to give tenants 3 business days to submit a corrective action plan, which both parties negotiate with the goal of reaching agreement.

  • If both parties adhere to the corrective action plan and no further complaints occur for 3 months, the matter is considered resolved and eviction proceedings are not pursued.

  • If the tenant fails to complete or adhere to the corrective action plan, the landlord may pursue eviction; if the tenant loses, they have 3 days to vacate from the court's order date.

  • Declared an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for a process in the event a landlord has reason to believe a tenant is engaging in illegal drug activity occurring on a leased premises.

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Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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