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Idaho Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Idaho landlords. All citations reference actual Idaho statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Idaho Code § 6-321
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 21 days (or up to 30 if specified in lease). Itemized statement of deductions required.
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Notice Period Requirements

Idaho Code § 55-208
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice from either party. Lease violation: 3-day notice for nonpayment.
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Eviction Process

Idaho Code § 6-303
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay or quit. Lease violation: 3-day notice. Unlawful detainer action filed in court. Tenant has 5 days to respond.
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Late Fee Rules

Idaho Code § 55-201
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease agreement.
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Lease Termination

Idaho Code § 55-208
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military deployment. No specific domestic violence early termination statute.
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Rent Increase Rules

Idaho Code § 55-208
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Month-to-month increases require 30 days notice. Cannot increase during fixed-term unless lease allows.
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Habitability Standards

Idaho Code § 6-320
Landlord must maintain premises in reasonable repair and comply with health and safety codes. Tenant must notify landlord in writing of needed repairs.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Idaho Code § 6-320
No specific statute on landlord entry notice. Reasonable notice recommended. Lease should define entry terms.
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Fair Housing Protections

Idaho Code § 67-5909
Idaho Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability. Does not include familial status at state level (federal FHA still applies).
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