Idaho Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Idaho
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Idaho's landlord-tenant statutes (Idaho Code § 6-301 et seq. and § 55-208 et seq.) offer limited tenant protections. There is no security deposit cap and deposits must be returned within 21 days. No repair-and-deduct right exists. Idaho provides retaliation protections under § 6-320A but has no statewide rent control.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
21 days
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap (Idaho Code § 6-321)
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
21 days after termination with itemized statement
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
24 hours except emergencies (§ 6-303)
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed by statute
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — Idaho Code § 6-320A
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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