Idaho Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Idaho law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Idaho landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Idaho lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | no statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 21–30 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours customary (no statutory minimum) |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 2 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 1 disclosures required |
Idaho lease law guides
- Idaho Security Deposit Limitno statutory limit
- Idaho Deposit Return Deadline21–30 days
- Idaho Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Idaho Landlord Entry Notice24 hours customary (no statutory minimum)
- Idaho Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Idaho Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Idaho Prohibited Lease Clauses2 restricted clause types
- Idaho Required Disclosures1 required disclosure
Lease clauses restricted under Idaho law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityOften Unenforceable
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Idaho →
Disclosures Idaho landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
What each required disclosure covers in Idaho, with citations →
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Idaho lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Idaho?
- Idaho sets no statewide statutory maximum on security deposits, so the amount is negotiated in the lease. Conditions can apply — see the Idaho security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Idaho?
- Generally 21–30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Idaho deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Idaho?
- No statewide statute requires it in Idaho, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Idaho deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Idaho?
- There is no specific statutory minimum in Idaho — 24 hours is considered good practice rather than a legal requirement. Conditions can apply — see the Idaho landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Idaho?
- Idaho sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Idaho late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Idaho?
- There is no statutory grace period in Idaho; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Idaho rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Idaho?
- Idaho law restricts 2 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Idaho?
- Idaho requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.