Idaho Construction Law – Overview

Jan 10, 2018 | Construction Law

Idaho has several different statutes that govern construction. This is a general list. It may not list every possible statute that governs construction. But, it is a good start.

    • Statute of Limitations
      • Idaho Code § 5­-241.
      • Originally adopted in 1965.
    • Notice and Opportunity to Repair Act.
      • Idaho Code § 6-­2501 et seq.
      • Originally adopted in 2003.
    • Statute of Frauds.
      • Idaho Code § 9-­505.
      • Originally adopted in 1919.
    • Construction Contracts.
      • Idaho Code § 29-­115.
      • Originally adopted in 1990.
    • The Idaho Building Code Act.
      • Idaho Code § 39­-4102 et seq.
      • Originally adopted in 1975.
    • Liens.
      • Idaho Code § 45­-501 et seq.
      • Originally adopted in 1893.
    • General Contractor Disclosures.
      • Idaho Code § 45-525.
      • Originally adopted in 2002.
    • Idaho Contractor Registration Act.
      • Idaho Code § 54­-5201 et seq.
      • Originally adopted in 2005.

The Idaho Attorney General prepared a summary on residential construction. It can be accessed here.