Idaho · Security deposit
When do I get my deposit back in Idaho?
Within 21 days after the lease ends.
A lease can set a different period, but never more than 30 days.
Why, and the exact law
If the landlord keeps any of it, you get a written list of what was deducted.
From Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Guide (Return of the Security Deposit), read Oct 6, 2026. Show the law
“When the lease ends, the landlord has 21 days to return the
tenant’s entire deposit or a partial refund and a written …”
Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Guide (Return of the Security Deposit) · ag.idaho.gov Every rule here, word for word (1)
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Idaho security deposit return rule
When do I get my deposit back?
Within 21 days after the lease ends.
A lease can set a different period, but never more than 30 days. If the landlord keeps any of it, you get a written list of what was deducted.
The law, word for word
“When the lease ends, the landlord has 21 days to return the
tenant’s entire deposit or a partial refund and a written …”
Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Guide (Return of the Security Deposit) · ag.idaho.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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