Idaho Landlord-Tenant Manual (Unlawful Evictions) Pg. 27

UNLAWFUL EVICTIONS

Landlords may not engage in any form of self-help to force a tenant out of a rental property. It is unlawful for a landlord to:

1. Fail to provide proper notice;

2. Fail to allow time for the tenant to pay the overdue rent or comply with the lease;

3. Shut off the utilities;

4. Change the locks;

5. Confiscate the tenant’s property; or 28

6. Do anything other than institute lawful eviction proceedings.