Property Ownership
In Idaho, community property acquired during marriage generally requires both spouses' signatures to:
ARent the property to tenants
BRefinance or convey the community property✓ Correct
CFile property tax returns
DPerform repairs and maintenance
Explanation
Because both spouses own community property equally, both must sign to convey (sell or transfer) or encumber (mortgage) community real property. One spouse cannot unilaterally sell or mortgage community real estate without the other's consent.
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