An Idaho lease agreement is a legal document between a landlord and a tenant to use a rental property. This contract defines the lease term’s length and monthly rent amount owed. Additionally, lease agreements in Idaho outline the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant(s) and the consequences and solutions to potential problems.
By Type (6)
Standard Lease Agreement
Defines a legally binding tenancy arrangement between a landlord and tenant.
Room Rental Agreement
Formalizes a shared living arrangement within a residential property.
Commercial Lease Agreement
Allows a tenant to use the landlord’s property for business purposes.
Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement
Allows a portion of the monthly rent to contribute to the property's future purchase.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Tenants can take occupy a property on a monthly basis without having to make a long-term commitment.
Sublease Agreement
Permits the subtenant to lease either all or a portion of the rented property for a defined duration.
Laws
Overview
Rent Control: No.
Limit on Late Fees: No.
Late Fees in Rental Agreement: Yes.
Grace Period: No.
License Required for Landlord: Yes.
Required Lease Disclosures
If you wish to rent out your property in Idaho, ensure that your lease agreement complies with federal and state laws and regulations, including Title 55 and Title 6 of the Idaho Statutes.
One disclosure that landlords in Idaho are required to make concerns lead-based paint when the building dates before 1978.
Security Deposit
A landlord may request any amount of money as a security deposit from a tenant (No statute).
If a landlord doesn’t state a period in the lease agreement, they must return the security deposit to the tenant within 21 days of the end of the lease. If stated in the lease agreement, the maximum amount of time is 30 days (§ 6-321).
Landlord Right of Entry
A landlord isn’t required to give advance notice to a tenant before entering a rental property, but it’s recommended to do so nonetheless (No statute).
Sample
You can download an Idaho lease agreement template below in PDF or Word format.
