A strong Idaho deposit record starts before the dispute. The goal is simple: make the lease deadline, move-out, address, condition, and key return easy to prove.
Before you leave
- save your lease and deposit records
- check whether the lease changes the 21-day default deadline
- take photos and video of every room
- clean what the lease reasonably requires
- keep receipts for cleaning or small repairs
- confirm how you will return keys and access items
- give a forwarding address in writing
Return possession clearly
Return keys, access cards, garage openers, parking passes, and any other access items. Send a short written message confirming that you have moved out and returned access.
After move-out
Track the 21-day default deadline, or the lease deadline if the lease sets one up to 30 days. Watch for the deposit balance and any written itemized deduction statement.
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