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What they can ask for in Idaho
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.
From Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Guide (Return of the Security Deposit), read Oct 6, 2026. Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Guide (Return of the Security Deposit) · ag.idaho.gov
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“When the lease ends, the landlord has 21 days to return the
tenant’s entire deposit or a partial refund and a written …”
What can a landlord check about me?
Landlords may reject applicants for inability to pay or criminal history; there is no state limit on criminal-history screening, only general anti-discrimination law.
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