Anyone heard that tenants can request a trial by jury ?

[Brian Stutzman]

Before an eviction happens, a judge monday struck down Idaho law and said that instead of a judge ruling on an eviction a tenant being evicted can request a trial by jury.  This is almost always a stall tactic and may take months to have a hearing!

[Chris B.]

Any of these types of restrictions on landlords are ultimately only going to make it more difficult for tenants to find affordable housing. Unfortunately politicians look for votes regardless of what is best for society and morally correct. If I as a landlord face the possibility of this nonsense and maybe half a year’s rent loss and a huge headache, I'm going to stiffen my rental requirements. Maybe I'll lower my rent rate a little and require credit scores of 700+. Meanwhile landlords who do rent to those with lower credit will be forced to raise rent to account for increased risk in a manner similar to what an insurance company would do. If for some reason I find the industry not profitable enough for the effort, I’ll move my investments elsewhere.  

Ultimately it is politicians and the court system at the direction of the unthinking public that will cause their own headaches; and blame them on greedy landlords.