Because Court Should Be the Last Resort
Evictions are expensive, time-consuming, and often avoidable. Here’s the step-by-step legal process—and how we sidestep it with smarter strategies.
🚨 The Legal Steps to Eviction in Idaho
1. Serve the Tenant a Proper Notice
- 3-Day Notice – For nonpayment of rent or lease violations.
- 30-Day Notice – For terminating a month-to-month lease.
⚠️ Ensure all dates and affidavits are accurate, notarized and filed appropriately
2. File an Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit
If the tenant doesn’t comply, the landlord files a formal eviction case in court.
3. Attend the Court Hearing
If the tenant contests, the case goes before a judge. This adds time and legal fees.
4. Obtain a Writ of Restitution
If you win, the court issues an order requiring the tenant to leave.
5. Enforce the Eviction
The sheriff physically removes the tenant if they still refuse to vacate.
⚠️ Downside: This process can take weeks or months—costing you lost rent, legal fees, and potential property damage.
🛑 5 Ways to Avoid Eviction (That Actually Work)
1. Proactive Communication
🚀 Catch the problem early. The second rent is late, reach out. Many tenants want to pay but just need a temporary solution.
2. Offer a Payment Plan
💰 If the tenant is struggling short-term, structured payment plans can help you recover rent without losing a tenant.
3. Cash for Keys
🔑 Pay them to leave. It sounds crazy, but offering a small financial incentive can be cheaper than eviction costs.
4. Help Them Relocate
🏠 Some tenants want out but don’t know how. Connecting them with housing resources (or even helping with a move-out plan) speeds up the process.
5. Know When to Cut Losses
⏳ If a tenant is clearly not going to pay, don’t waste months fighting—act fast, stay professional, and keep turnover efficient.
Final Thought
Eviction should be your last option, not your first. The best property managers solve problems before they escalate—keeping units occupied, rent flowing, and stress levels low.
💡 Bottom Line: The goal isn’t just to remove bad tenants—it’s to protect your investment with the least amount of drama. 🚀