Owning a home in southern Idaho is not an option for many. Nor is renting considered a viably cheaper housing alternative.
At a Glance:
- Idaho Legal Aid handled 1,136 housing cases last year
- Jesse Tree reports 2,000 to 3,000 monthly calls from renters
- Eviction filings tripled in Canyon County since 2020
Between the mix of high housing costs and wages not keeping pace with area rental prices, there is also no shortage of area tenants who find themselves needing assistance in dealing with landlords over a variety of rental disputes.
Likewise, for many already struggling to cover rent, hiring a lawyer to battle an eviction notice is often out of the question as well…