State Landlord Laws

Idaho Landlord
Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Idaho landlord.

Idaho Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance

Security Deposit Limit
No statutory limit

Idaho has no statutory cap on security deposits. Deposits must be returned within 21 days of move-out (or 30 days if stated in the lease) with itemized deductions.

Notice Requirements
3 days (nonpayment) / 30 days (month-to-month)

3-day pay-or-quit notice for nonpayment. 30-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy (Idaho Code § 55-208).

Rent Control
Banned by state law

Idaho state law (Idaho Code § 55-307) prohibits local governments from enacting rent control ordinances.

Required Disclosures
  • Move-in condition checklist
  • Landlord's contact information
  • Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Eviction Timeline
3–5 weeks

After the 3-day notice, Idaho's forcible detainer process moves relatively quickly, with hearings typically within 2–3 weeks.

Idaho Lease Agreement

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Tools for Idaho Landlords

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Legal Forms

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