Default rule and exceptions
Idaho's condominium bylaws must provide for maintenance, repair and replacement of the common elements and payments therefor, while each unit owner has the exclusive right to maintain and decorate the interior surfaces of the owner's own unit, Idaho Code §§55-1507(f), 55-1509(d).
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Association (via bylaws) | Bylaws must provide for maintenance, repair and replacement of the common elements and payment method. |
| Unit owner | Exclusive right and responsibility to paint, refinish, and decorate the interior surfaces (walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors) of the owner's own unit. |
| Exceptions | The declaration/bylaws may reallocate |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 19, 2026.
The bylaws...shall provide for at least the following: ...(f) Maintenance, repair and replacement of the common elements and payments therefor, including the method of approving payment vouchers.
Each condominium owner shall have the exclusive right to paint, repaint, tile, wax, paper or otherwise maintain, refinish, and decorate the inner surfaces of the walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors bounding his own unit, and the interior thereof.
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Common questions
Who pays for hoa / condo common elements in Statewide, ID?
Responsibility is shared. Bylaws must provide for maintenance, repair and replacement of the common elements and payment method.
Are there exceptions in Statewide, ID?
The declaration/bylaws may reallocate
What is this based on for Statewide, ID?
This verdict is sourced to Idaho Code §55-1507: Contents of Bylaws and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Idaho Code §55-1507: Contents of Bylawsstatute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Idaho Code §55-1509: Grant: Physical Boundaries of Units...statute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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