An Idaho month-to-month lease agreement is a contract (written or oral) that allows a tenant to rent property from a landlord, in exchange for a fee (“rent”), for a period of thirty days at a time. The agreement remains active until either party gives proper notice to end it. Note: For fixed term leases in Idaho (i.e., 1-year), click here.
A landlord and tenant can enter into a month-to-month lease through a written contract or oral agreement. It does not have to be written. Once the lease is active, both parties are given full rights under Idaho landlord tenant law. This includes the landlord’s responsibility to provide a living space, the tenant’s responsibility to pay rent in a timely manner and all other rights and responsibilities.
In Idaho, a landlord may terminate a month-to-month lease agreement by giving at least 30 days’ notice. ID Code §55-208 Notice must be provided in written form.
In Idaho, a landlord may increase the rent due on month-to-month leases by providing the tenant with a 15 days’ notice before the end of the month. ID Code § 55-307 Notice must also be provided in written form.
After the landlord gives proper notice, and that period of time elapses, the lease expires and is no longer active. If a tenant remains on the property after lease expiry, the landlord may move forward with the eviction process to remove the tenant by filing a complaint with the applicable county court in Idaho. The process for eviction can be completed in 1 week to 2 months but can take longer depending on the circumstances. For more information on the eviction process in Idaho, click here.
How does a month-to-month lease work in Idaho? How does a month-to-month lease work in Idaho? In Idaho, a month-to-month lease means that a tenant resides in the rental unit for one month at a time. At the end of that month, the lease may either be renewed or terminated, as long as proper written notice is given. Read more » How many days’ notice is required to terminate a month-to-month lease in Idaho? How many days’ notice is required to terminate a month-to-month lease in Idaho? At least 30 days’ written notice is required to terminate a month-to-month lease in Idaho. This notice may be given by the landlord or the tenant at any time during the tenancy, for any reason. Read more » How do I terminate a month-to-month lease in Idaho? How do I terminate a month-to-month lease in Idaho? You may terminate a month-to-month lease in Idaho by providing the other party with at least 30 days’ written notice prior to termination. This may be done at any time and for any reason by either the landlord or the tenant. Read more »
