Property Management
Under Idaho's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord's failure to maintain habitable premises entitles a tenant to:
ANo remedy — tenants accept property 'as-is'
BPotentially withhold rent, repair and deduct, or terminate the lease after proper notice✓ Correct
COnly complain to IREC
DSue for fair housing violations
Explanation
Idaho law requires landlords to maintain residential property in a habitable condition. If the landlord fails to do so after proper notice, tenants may have remedies including rent withholding, repair-and-deduct, or lease termination, depending on the circumstances.
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