How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Idaho?

21 days after move-out (Idaho Code 6-321). Lease can extend it up to 30 days.

What happens if a Idaho landlord returns the deposit late?

Penalty: the amount owed; winner gets attorney fees.

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Idaho security deposit rules

21 days

to return your deposit or send an itemized list

The amount owed; winner gets attorney fees

possible penalty if they don't follow the rules

Lease can extend it up to 30 days.

What to do to get your deposit back

Photograph every room when you move out (walls, floors, appliances, inside cabinets). Keep your move-in photos too.
Send your forwarding address in writing, with the date.
Mark the deadline: 21 days after you move out.
If it's late or the deductions look wrong, send a written demand letter that cites Idaho Code 6-321.
Still nothing? Small claims court is built for this, and you usually don't need a lawyer.

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Law: Idaho Code 6-321. Updated November 2026. General information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the current statute or a local tenant organization for your situation.