An Idaho standard lease agreement is a contractual arrangement specifically crafted for tenants and landlords within the state, outlining the terms and conditions governing the rental of residential properties.
It covers property specifications, lease duration, rental payment structure, security deposits, utility arrangements, pet policies, lease termination procedures, and potential lease renewal or extension provisions.
Considerations on Lease Length
- Generally, in Idaho, it is possible to have a lease of any length of time as long as the lease term is specific and agreed upon in writing by both the landlord and the tenant. Oral leases typically cannot be for more than one year.
- A residential agreement must be in writing if the lease is for longer than one year.
- Tenancy without a fixed, definite term primarily addresses tenancy at will, which can be terminated by either the landlord or the tenant with one month’s written notice (Idaho Code § 55-208).
- The terms of leases and whether a landlord waives the right to give notice to quit the tenancy is a question of intent and must clearly appear. Each case is to be judged on a case-by-case basis (Riverside Dev. Co. v. Ritchie, 650 P.2d 657, 663).
Security Deposit
- Maximum Amount ($): No state-imposed limit
- Returning to Tenant: Within 21 days (§ 6-321(2))
Rent Grace Period
There is no rent grace period before assessing late fees for delayed rent payments.
Landlord Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Laws – Idaho Statutes Title 55, Title 6.
- Handbook – Office of the Attorney General – Landlord and Tenant Manual.
