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Idaho 3-Business-Day Security Deposit Demand

Idaho Attorney General guidance instructs a tenant whose landlord missed the deposit return/itemization deadline to send a written demand and allow three business days after receipt before filing suit under the Idaho security-deposit remedy framework.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
DemandWritten

Official guidance recommends certified mail and keeping a copy.

Response period3 business days

After the landlord receives the demand, according to the current AG manual.

Preserve proof

  • Copy of the demand letter.
  • Certified-mail receipt or other proof of delivery.
  • Date received.
  • Any landlord response.
  • Original deposit and deduction records.
Check the lease period and surrender date. Idaho defaults to 21 days but permits an agreed period up to 30 days. Educational information only.

Official sources

Idaho Office of the Attorney GeneralLandlord and Tenant Guidelines ↗

Current official Idaho consumer manual explaining the 21-day rule, agreement extension up to 30 days, wear vs damage and tenant demand procedure.

Idaho Judicial Branch Court Assistance OfficeIdaho’s Security Deposit Law ↗

Official court self-help guide explaining Idaho Code §§ 6-320 and 6-321, itemization, demand letters and small-claims procedure.

Related Idaho guides

Security Deposit →21 / 30-Day Rule →Normal Wear →Itemized Deductions →