Boise rentals follow Idaho's statewide security deposit rules under Idaho Code §6-321, requiring landlords to refund or itemize deductions within 21 days, with no city-specific overlay.
Idaho preempts most local landlord-tenant rules, so Boise relies on state law for security deposit handling. Idaho Code §6-321 requires landlords to return the deposit or provide a written itemized statement of deductions within 21 days of lease termination, or within a longer period the lease specifies up to 30 days. Allowed deductions cover unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and cleaning costs. Idaho does not cap deposit amounts, so a Boise landlord can charge any reasonable sum agreed to in the lease. Tenants who do not receive timely refund or itemization may sue in small claims court.
Failing to return or itemize within 21 days exposes Boise landlords to small claims judgments, including the disputed deposit and statutory costs under Idaho Code §6-321.
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