Idaho Landlord Entry Notice Law
Idaho has no statute on landlord entry, so access is governed by the lease; if the lease is silent, the Attorney General advises telling the tenant why entry is needed and agreeing on a reasonable time (Idaho Code tit. 6, ch. 3; tit. 55, ch. 3, silent).
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Idaho landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | No state ruleIdaho Code tit. 6, ch. 3 (Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer), Idaho Code tit. 55, ch. 3 (Rights and Obligations of Owners) |
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What Idaho law says
How much notice must an Idaho landlord give before entering a rental?
Idaho has no statute on landlord entry, so access is governed by the lease; if the lease is silent, the Attorney General advises telling the tenant why entry is needed and agreeing on a reasonable time (Idaho Code tit. 6, ch. 3; tit. 55, ch. 3, silent) (Idaho Code tit. 6, ch. 3 (Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer)).
How Idaho compares
28 of 51 verified jurisdictions set a fixed number of hours.
Wyoming follows the same rule as Idaho; 5 of its 6 neighbors differ.
Other Idaho rules
| Security deposit limit | No state capIdaho Code § 6-321 (no amount limit) |
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| Deposit return deadline | 21 days after move-outIdaho Code § 6-321(2) |
| Late-fee cap | Must be reasonable and no more than the amount stated in the rental agreement; a fee not in a written lease requires 30 days' written noticeIdaho Code § 55-305 |
| Rent-increase notice | 30 days (Other changes to a month-to-month lease's terms: written notice at least 15 days before the end of the month (§ 55-304(1)). New or higher fees under a written lease: 30 days' written notice (§ 55-305))Idaho Code § 55-304(2) |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or quit)Idaho Code § 6-303(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)Idaho Code § 55-208, Idaho Code § 55-304(2) |