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.

Key Rules

Notice Period
30 days for month-to-month tenancy
Just Cause Required
No statewide just-cause requirement
Cure Or Quit Period
3 days written notice to cure most non-rent lease violations (6-303(3)) -- separate from the 3-day nonpayment notice
Non Payment Notice
3 days written notice to pay or vacate

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Applicable Statutes

Idaho Code § 6-303

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.

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Idaho Code § 55-208

Month-to-month tenancy: may be terminated by either party with one month's advance notice.

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