The Boise security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Your Boise 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, the statute is written on your side. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Boise are governed by Idaho state law: Idaho Code § 6-321. Wrongful retention exposes the landlord to damages; the deposit must be refunded with an itemized statement within the statutory window. Full Idaho deadline & penalty guide →
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Boise are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Ada County — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Boise at a glance
Population ~236,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the 21-day statutory window — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Idaho attorney.