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This February, Eviction Court filings were historically high in both Ada and Canyon Counties, but before we get into that: let’s talk about the eviction process. There are some common misconceptions about how eviction court works here in Idaho. Check out this blog to learn about the top 5 eviction myths we hear from clients and landlords in Idaho.

Here is how the eviction process works in Idaho:

1. Inability to pay rent: The majority of evictions happen due to the tenant's inability to pay rent.
2. Pay or quit notice: The landlord may provide a 3-day "pay or quit" notice to the tenant.
3. Eviction Filing: 3 days after the pay or quit notice has been properly provided to the tenant, the landlord may legally file for eviction with the court.
4. Summons: Legally, eviction court summons must be delivered through the mail. They must include the court date and time and the zoom link.
5. Eviction Court: Court is held via Zoom. It is important for the tenant to attend court to avoid a default eviction judgement.

This process happened to 125 Treasure Valley families so far in 2023. Eviction court hearings in the Treasure Valley have seen a sharp increase in February. There were a total of 125 eviction hearings scheduled, which is 42 more than February of 2022. This is consistent with a long term trend we have seen over 2022 and the beginning of 2023. Research shows that eviction filings can have a detrimental effect on a person’s health, both physical and mental. We expect to see more of the same in coming months, as the effect of temporary covid funds times out.

We are still doing great work in eviction court. With the uptick in cases, we have been able to train more of our case managers in mediation so that we are there for our neighbors going through the eviction process. We have been successful in stopping eviction flings from becoming eviction judgements more and more every month.

Click Here to review the 2022 Treasure Valley Eviction Report.