Your landlord generally has 21 days in Idaho — or up to 30 days if your rental agreement sets a longer period — to return your security deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Idaho Code § 6-321 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 21 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide an itemized statement within 21 days, or up to 30 days if the rental agreement sets a longer period, after the tenant surrenders the premises.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
The Complete Case Bundle includes your notices, USPS Certified Mail history, case summary, evidence checklist, attorney handoff sheet, and official state resources — all in one downloadable ZIP.
If the deadline passes (21 days, or up to 30 if your lease sets a longer period) without a return of your deposit or an itemized statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Idaho Code § 6-321, a tenant whose deposit is improperly withheld may recover the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees; Idaho small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $5,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult an Idaho attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.