This bill amends Idaho law to introduce new provisions aimed at enhancing property rights and addressing issues related to unauthorized occupancy and fraudulent property transactions. A new section, 6-310A, is added to establish a limited alternative remedy for property owners to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property. This section outlines the conditions under which a property owner or their authorized agent can request immediate removal by the sheriff, including the requirement that the property was not open to the public at the time of unauthorized entry and that the unauthorized occupants are not current or former tenants or immediate family members. The process involves submitting a verified complaint to the sheriff, who is then responsible for serving a notice to vacate and restoring possession to the property owner.
Additionally, the bill introduces two new sections under Chapter 36, Title 18, Idaho Code, addressing criminal activities related to real property. Section 18-3621 makes it a misdemeanor to present false documents with the intent to detain real property, while Section 18-3622 establishes that listing or advertising property for sale or lease without legal authority constitutes a felony. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025, to ensure prompt implementation of these new legal protections for property owners.