United States · ID

Idaho landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Idaho landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

No cap

Return: 21 days (30 if agreed)

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

None statutorily required

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Idaho residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable Idaho quirk

Very light disclosure load.

Idaho landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Idaho?

Reasonable. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Idaho?

No cap. The deposit must be returned within 21 days (30 if agreed) after move-out.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Idaho?

None statutorily required.

Is there rent control in Idaho?

Prohibited.

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other states

Illinois

No state cap (suburban Cook County caps at 1.5 months; Chicago has no cap)

Indiana

No cap

Iowa

2 months' rent

Kansas

1 month (unfurnished) / 1.5 months (furnished)

Kentucky

No cap

Louisiana

No cap

Maine

2 months' rent

Maryland

1 month's rent (since Oct. 1, 2024; up to 2 months only under the narrow § 8-203(b)(2) utility-assistance exception)