Idaho Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Idaho puts no limit on security deposits and has one of the country’s shortest paths to eviction: a 3-day notice to pay rent (Idaho Code § 6-303). Landlords must return deposits within 21 days, or 30 days if the lease allows.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Idaho?
An Idaho landlord has 21 days to return the deposit, or up to 30 days if the lease says so, with an itemized list of deductions.
| Maximum Deposit | No statutory limit |
| Return Deadline | 21 days; up to 30 days if the lease specifies |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | Idaho Code § 6-321 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Idaho?
Idaho does not cap rent increases or allow local rent control. A landlord must give written notice before the new rent takes effect.
| Late Fee Limit | No statutory cap |
| Rent Control Status | No rent control |
| Statute Reference | Idaho Code § 6-303 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Idaho
An Idaho eviction for unpaid rent begins with a 3-day written notice to pay or surrender possession.
| Non-Payment Notice | 3 days |
| Lease Violation Notice | 3 days to cure |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One month |
| Statute Reference | Idaho Code §§ 6-303, 55-208 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Idaho?
Idaho has no statute on landlord entry; the lease controls, and reasonable notice is standard practice.
| Notice Required | No statutory period; follow the lease |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed |
What Must a Idaho Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Name and address of the landlord or agent for notices
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Idaho?
Idaho landlords must maintain the unit in a safe, weatherproof condition with working plumbing, heat and electricity. Tenants enforce this with a written 3-day demand followed by court action.
What Idaho landlords must maintain
- • Keep the premises weathertight and free of dangerous conditions
- • Maintain electrical, plumbing, heating and sanitary systems in good working order
- • Provide smoke detectors
What a Idaho tenant can do
- • Written 3-day demand to fix the problem
- • Court action for damages or an order to repair
| Repair & Deduct | Not provided by Idaho statute |
| Statute Reference | Idaho Code § 6-320 |