Idaho security deposit demand letter
Create an Idaho security deposit demand letter using the residential-deposit rules verified July 24, 2026. The form checks the facts that control statutory coverage, the return clock, itemization, notice, and any qualified remedy before it inserts state-law text.
What law governs a residential security deposit in Idaho?
Idaho Code § 6-321 governs residential security-deposit disposition. Section 6-320 creates the tenant action and the substantive three-day written notice prerequisite; § 6-323 supplies the service methods; §§ 6-317 and 6-324 govern discretionary treble damages and attorney fees. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Idaho Code § 6-321; § 6-320.
Source: Idaho Code § 6-321 · Verified July 24, 2026
When is a security deposit or accounting due in Idaho?
Idaho Code § 6-321(2) requires the refund within 21 calendar days if the agreement fixes no period, and in all events within 30 calendar days after the tenant surrenders the premises. Thus a lease may set a period up to 30 days. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(2).
Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(2) · Verified July 24, 2026
What itemization or documentation is required in Idaho?
Idaho Code § 6-321(2) requires any partial refund to be accompanied by a signed statement itemizing the amount retained, the purpose, and a detailed list of expenditures. The letter requests only the itemization, accounting, and supporting documents required by that rule. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(2).
Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(2) · Verified July 24, 2026
What remedy may apply if a Idaho landlord does not comply?
After an uncured § 6-320 notice, a tenant may sue for damages and specific performance. “malicious or intentional” requirement is not stated in Idaho Code § 6-317. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Idaho Code § 6-320; § 6-321; Idaho Code § 6-317. The form applies that rule only when the controlling coverage and trigger facts are established.
Source: Idaho Code § 6-320; Idaho Code § 6-317 · Verified July 24, 2026
Does Idaho require a demand, delivery method, or prescribed form?
Section 6-320 requires three days’ written notice listing each failure and demanding performance or cure before the tenant has standing. Idaho does not prescribe verbatim statutory wording, but § 6-320(d) mandates the notice’s substance: list every failure/breach and demand performance or cure. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: Idaho Code § 6-320; § 6-323; § 6-320(d).
Source: Idaho Code § 6-320; § 6-320(d) · Verified July 24, 2026
Idaho Code § 6-321 governs residential security-deposit disposition. Section 6-320 creates the tenant action and the substantive three-day written notice prerequisite; § 6-323 supplies the service methods; §§ 6-317 and 6-324 govern discretionary treble damages and attorney fees. Agricultural leases of five acres or more are outside § 6-320’s tenant-remedy scope.