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Deposit, notice, and late-fee figures cited to the state statute.
| Rule | Rule text |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | Refunds shall be made within 21 days if no time is fixed by agreement and, in any event, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises. A refund of less than the full deposit shall include a signed statement itemizing the amounts lawfully retained, the purpose for those amounts, and a detailed list of expenditures. Idaho Code § 6-321. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Notice for a rent increase | In a residential lease, the landlord shall give the tenant written notice of any increase in rent at least 30 days before the increase is intended to take effect. Idaho Code § 55-304. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Notice to end a tenancy | In a residential lease, the landlord shall give the tenant written notice of an intention not to renew at least 30 days before the nonrenewal. Idaho Code § 55-304. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Late fee | Any fee imposed on a residential tenant, including a fee for late payment of rent, shall be reasonable. An owner may not charge a fee greater than the amount agreed in the rental agreement, or a fee that is not included in the rental agreement. Idaho Code § 55-305. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Eviction notice | After a default in rent, three days' written notice requiring payment of the amount due, or possession, must be served on the tenant. The notice shall also state that if a court enters judgment against a residential tenant, the tenant will have 72 hours to remove belongings before the landlord may remove and dispose of them. Idaho Code § 6-303. As of 2026-10-09. |
Refunds shall be made within 21 days if no time is fixed by agreement and, in any event, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises. A refund of less than the full deposit shall include a signed statement itemizing the amounts lawfully retained, the purpose for those amounts, and a detailed list of expenditures.
Any fee imposed on a residential tenant, including a fee for late payment of rent, shall be reasonable. An owner may not charge a fee greater than the amount agreed in the rental agreement, or a fee that is not included in the rental agreement.
After a default in rent, three days' written notice requiring payment of the amount due, or possession, must be served on the tenant. The notice shall also state that if a court enters judgment against a residential tenant, the tenant will have 72 hours to remove belongings before the landlord may remove and dispose of them.
Figures are from Idaho statutes, retrieved 2026-10-09. Primary sources: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH3/SECT6-321/, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title55/T55CH3/SECT55-304/, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title55/T55CH3/SECT55-305/, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH3/SECT6-303/.
Refunds shall be made within 21 days if no time is fixed by agreement and, in any event, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises. A refund of less than the full deposit shall include a signed statement itemizing the amounts lawfully retained, the purpose for those amounts, and a detailed list of expenditures. Source: Idaho Code § 6-321, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH3/SECT6-321/, as of 2026-10-09.
In a residential lease, the landlord shall give the tenant written notice of any increase in rent at least 30 days before the increase is intended to take effect. Source: Idaho Code § 55-304, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title55/T55CH3/SECT55-304/, as of 2026-10-09.
In a residential lease, the landlord shall give the tenant written notice of an intention not to renew at least 30 days before the nonrenewal. Source: Idaho Code § 55-304, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title55/T55CH3/SECT55-304/, as of 2026-10-09.
Any fee imposed on a residential tenant, including a fee for late payment of rent, shall be reasonable. An owner may not charge a fee greater than the amount agreed in the rental agreement, or a fee that is not included in the rental agreement. Source: Idaho Code § 55-305, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title55/T55CH3/SECT55-305/, as of 2026-10-09.
After a default in rent, three days' written notice requiring payment of the amount due, or possession, must be served on the tenant. The notice shall also state that if a court enters judgment against a residential tenant, the tenant will have 72 hours to remove belongings before the landlord may remove and dispose of them. Source: Idaho Code § 6-303, https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH3/SECT6-303/, as of 2026-10-09.
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