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Get your security deposit back in Idaho

Your landlord must act within 21 days after surrender (up to 30 days if agreed in writing) under Idaho Code § 6-321. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

21 days
to return or itemize
Penalties
for non-compliance
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What Idaho law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 21 days after surrender (up to 30 days if agreed in writing)
StatuteIdaho Code § 6-321 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingWrongful retention exposes the landlord to damages; the deposit must be refunded with an itemized statement within the statutory window.

This is general legal information about Idaho Code § 6-321, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld → recovery of the withheld amount.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Idaho Code § 6-321 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Idaho letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Idaho Code § 6-321, the 21-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Idaho deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Idaho?
Under Idaho Code § 6-321, the landlord generally must act within 21 days after surrender (up to 30 days if agreed in writing). If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Idaho deadline?
Wrongful retention exposes the landlord to damages; the deposit must be refunded with an itemized statement within the statutory window. A written demand letter that cites Idaho Code § 6-321 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Idaho?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Idaho Code § 6-321, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Idaho attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.