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Idaho Eviction Notice
Before an Idaho landlord can file for eviction, the tenancy usually has to be ended with written notice. How much notice depends on the reason. Here’s what Idaho’s statute says for each kind of notice this template builds.
Idaho rules at a glance
| Unpaid rent | 3 days. A written 3-day notice stating the amount due and demanding payment or surrender of possession.Idaho Code §6-303(2) |
|---|---|
| Lease violation | 3 days. For a failure to perform another lease condition or covenant, a written 3-day notice to perform it or surrender possession.Idaho Code §6-303(3) |
Ending an Idaho tenancy
A month-to-month (at-will) tenancy ends when either side gives written notice of at least one month (§55-208). For any residential lease, a landlord who does not intend to renew must give written notice at least 30 days before the lease ends (§55-304(2)).
| Month-to-month termination (either party) | 1 month§55-208 |
|---|---|
| Non-renewal or rent increase | 30 days§55-304(2) |
| Nonpayment of rent | 3 days to pay or quit§6-303(2) |
| Other lease violation | 3 days to cure or quit§6-303(3) |
| Tenant demand for repairs / deposit | 3 days before suit§6-320(d) |
- Nonpayment — After rent is late, the landlord may serve a written 3-day notice stating the amount due and demanding payment or surrender of possession; it must also tell a residential tenant they will have 72 hours after a judgment to remove belongings (§6-303(2)). For attorney’s fees to be awarded, the notice must also say that fees will be awarded to the prevailing party (§6-324).
- Other breaches — For a failure to perform another lease condition or covenant, the landlord serves a written 3-day notice to perform it or surrender possession (§6-303(3)).
- Attorney’s fees — The prevailing party in these landlord-tenant actions is entitled to attorney’s fees, except where treble damages are awarded (§6-324).
- Military — Servicemembers with qualifying orders may terminate under the federal SCRA (50 U.S.C. §3955).
Idaho Eviction Notice FAQs
How much notice is required to evict a tenant for nonpayment in Idaho?
A written 3-day notice stating the amount due and demanding payment or surrender of possession (Idaho Code §6-303(2)). To recover attorney’s fees, the notice must also say that fees will be awarded to the prevailing party (§6-324). If the tenant doesn’t pay or leave, the landlord can file an unlawful-detainer action.
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Idaho?
At least one month’s written notice from either the landlord or the tenant (Idaho Code §55-208).
More Idaho landlord documents
- Idaho Residential Lease Agreement
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- Idaho Notice of Entry
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- Idaho Rent Receipt
- Idaho Rent Verification Letter
- Idaho Tenant Welcome Letter
- Idaho Property Management Agreement
- Idaho Commercial Lease
- Idaho Rent-to-Own Agreement
- Idaho Short-Term Rental Agreement
- Idaho Room Rental Agreement
- Idaho Roommate Agreement
- Idaho Spanish Lease Agreement
- Idaho Sublease Agreement
- Idaho Lease Amendment
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