ID · Security Deposit Law
Security deposit laws in Idaho
21 days (or up to 30 per lease).
Return deadline
21 days
Itemization required
Yes
Bad-faith multiplier
1×
What to do if your Idaho landlord won't return your deposit
- Confirm the 21-day window has passed since you provided a forwarding address.
- Document the unit's move-out condition with photos and any walk-through notes.
- Send a formal demand letter citing Idaho's deposit return deadline and statutory damages.
- If the landlord ignores your demand, file in small claims court — Idaho allows up to 1x damages for wrongful withholding.
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