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

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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