STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28306 / H0045
This Legislation amends Section 55-307 of Idaho Code to clarify that local governments may not control or
regulate rent, fees, or deposits when leasing a private residential property. Currently, local governments are
only prohibited from controlling rent. This legislation would add “fees and deposits” to the list of items local
governments could not regulate or control. This language would also create uniformity across Idaho’s 201
incorporated cities and 44 counties from having different laws and ordinances regulating such matters in a
contract between two parties.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will have no impact on the General Fund or any county or other governmental fund as it applies
only to private entities and does not require an outlay of public funds.
Contact:
Representative Greg Ferch
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/26/2021, 8:31 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 55-307, 55-2006