Landlord tools · Idaho
Everything a Idaho lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.
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Idaho doesn't cap security deposits by statute — most landlords charge one to two months' rent. No statutory limit After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 21 days. 21 days, or up to 30 if lease specifies; itemized statement required Returning one now? Use the free Idaho deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.
Idaho sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap; must be in lease. No required grace period.
Idaho has no fixed entry-notice statute — reasonable notice is the standard, and the lease should spell it out. No entry-notice statute; lease terms govern. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (At least one month's written notice). Rent increases require 15 days' advance notice (15 days before month end for month-to-month (§ 55-307)). Planning an increase? The free Idaho rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.
Utilities: No specific statute; shutoff as self-help risks constructive-eviction liability. Pets: No statute; pet deposits/fees by contract.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Idaho?
Idaho has no statutory limit on security deposits — one to two months' rent is customary. No statutory limit
How long does a Idaho landlord have to return the deposit?
21 days after the tenancy ends. 21 days, or up to 30 if lease specifies; itemized statement required
Are late fees limited in Idaho?
There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap; must be in lease. No required grace period
How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in Idaho?
Idaho has no fixed statutory period — reasonable notice applies. No entry-notice statute; lease terms govern
Does Idaho have rent control?
No statewide rent control. Local rent control prohibited by state law
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Key statutes: Idaho Code § 6-321 · Idaho Code § 55-208 · Idaho Code § 55-307. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.