Idaho Eviction Laws
Idaho requires only 3 days notice for nonpayment of rent before a landlord may file for unlawful detainer, and month-to-month tenancies require 30 days notice for termination.
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Key Rules
- Notice Period
- 30 days for month-to-month tenancy
- Just Cause Required
- No statewide just-cause requirement
- Cure Or Quit Period
- No specific cure period in Idaho statutes for lease violations
- Non Payment Notice
- 3 days written notice to pay or vacate
Applicable Statutes
Unlawful detainer: tenant who holds over after tenancy has expired or who fails to pay rent within 3 days of written notice may be subject to unlawful detainer proceedings.
Idaho Code § 55-208
Month-to-month tenancy: may be terminated by either party with one month's advance notice.
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