Idaho Security Deposit Laws
Idaho has no statutory cap on security deposits, so landlords may charge any amount they wish.
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Key Rules
- Limit
- No statutory cap on security deposits
- Return Deadline
- 21 days after tenant vacates (30 days if lease specifies)
- Interest Required
- No
- Itemization Required
- Yes — written itemized statement required
- Penalty For Wrongful Withholding
- Landlord liable for three times the wrongfully withheld amount
Applicable Statutes
Security deposit return: landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement of deductions, within 21 days after the tenant vacates (or 30 days if the lease specifies).
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