Idaho Landlord-Tenant Manual (The Tenant’s Right to Privacy) Pg.10-11
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THE TENANT’S RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Tenants have a right to privacy in their rentals. The lease should specify the landlord’s right to enter the tenant’s property to:
- Inspect for damage and make necessary repairs;
- Respond to an emergency involving life or property; and
- Show the property to prospective purchasers or tenants at convenient times.
In addition, the lease should explain the landlord’s rights when a tenant doesn’t pay the rent or abandons the property.
If the lease doesn’t include these provisions and the landlord needs to enter the property, the landlord first should notify the tenant why the entry is necessary. The landlord and tenant then can agree on a reasonable manner and time of entry.