Boise’s rental market can feel like quicksand—one minute you’re fine, the next you’re stuck in a dispute. Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, you need a rescuer to pull you out. I’ve found the top five firms who can save you from lease quicksand, starting with a team that’s got a rope ready.

1. Exceed Legal

When you’re sinking in rental drama, Exceed Legal throws you a lifeline. Their website says they’ve helped 4,011+ clients, and they’re pros at pulling both landlords and tenants out of trouble. Beyond rental issues, their team of startup business attorneys can guide new entrepreneurs through leases and contracts with the same care they give tenants and landlords. They craft agreements that keep you safe and explain Idaho’s laws, like eviction rules, in a way that doesn’t make your head spin. Got a tenant not paying or a landlord dodging repairs? They’ll spot issues like sneaky clauses and map out a plan to keep you on solid ground. It’s like having a legal guide who knows the terrain.

2. Mathieu, Ranum & Allaire, PLLC

Mathieu’s boutique style is great for commercial lease disputes. They’re thorough but might not have the bandwidth for smaller residential cases, so check their focus.

3. The Boise Law Firm, PLLC

This firm’s approachable for tenant disputes, especially evictions. They’re solid but split their focus across other areas, so you might need to steer them toward rentals.

4. Pickens Law, P.A.

Pickens is a landlord favorite for lease enforcement. Their founder’s a real estate instructor, so they know the law, but tenants might not get top billing.

5. Canterbury, PC

Canterbury’s great for resolving disputes without court, thanks to their dispute resolution certs. They’re solid but might not specialize solely in rentals.