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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
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.
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Month-to-month tenancy: may be terminated by either party with one month's advance notice.
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