Idaho Notice to Vacate

A legally compliant notice to vacate under Idaho's landlord-tenant statutes (Idaho Code §§ 55-201 et seq.) and the Idaho Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer Act (Idaho Code §§ 6-301 et seq.). Use the correct notice type based on the reason for termination: 1-month no-cause termination of a month-to-month tenancy (Idaho Code § 55-208), 3-day pay-or-quit for nonpayment of rent (Idaho Code § 6-303), 3-day cure-or-quit for a lease violation (Idaho Code § 6-303), or a tenant-to-landlord 1-month termination notice., -

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select the applicable notice type before completing the form. Using the wrong notice type may void the notice and prevent the landlord from proceeding with an unlawful-detainer action in Idaho District Court.

> Important, computing deadlines: Idaho uses calendar days. The 3-day notice period for pay-or-quit and cure-or-quit begins the day after receipt, do not count the date of service. For 1-month terminations, the termination date must fall at the end of a full rental period at least one calendar month from delivery. If served by mail, courts generally allow three (3) additional days for deemed receipt, use certified mail and add three days to be safe., -

NOTICE TO VACATE ### (Idaho Landlord-Tenant Act, Idaho Code §§ 55-201 et seq. and §§ 6-301 et seq.)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Sending Party):
[[Sender Full Name]]
[[Sender Mailing Address]]
[[Sender City]], Idaho [[Sender ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]
Email: [[Sender Email Address]]

TO (Receiving Party):
[[Recipient Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")

RE: Tenancy at the Premises, [[Describe Tenancy Type: month-to-month / week-to-week / fixed term ending [[Lease End Date]]]]

Tenancy Commencement Date (approximate): [[Tenancy Start Date]], -

*(Select and complete ONLY the section that applies to your situation. Strike or delete the others.)*, -

OPTION A, 1-Month Notice of Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy *(Idaho Code § 55-208, No-Cause Termination by Landlord)*, -

1-MONTH NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Idaho Code § 55-208, your month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is hereby TERMINATED, effective at the end of the rental period that falls at least one (1) full calendar month after the date this notice is received.

Tenancy Termination Date: [[Termination Date, must be the last day of a rental period at least 1 calendar month after receipt of this notice]]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises in clean condition, with all personal belongings removed, no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Termination Date]].

On or before the Termination Date, please:

1. Remove all personal property from the Premises.

2. Return all keys, garage-door openers, mailbox keys, and any other access devices to [[Landlord Name or Authorized Agent]] at [[Return Location / Address]].

3. Ensure all utilities in your name are canceled or transferred, effective [[Termination Date]].

4. Provide your forwarding address in writing to ensure timely return of your security deposit.

This notice does not reflect any fault or wrongdoing on your part. It is a no-cause termination of a periodic tenancy as permitted under Idaho law. Idaho does not impose a statewide just-cause requirement for termination of month-to-month residential tenancies.

Security Deposit: Your security deposit of $[[Security Deposit Amount]] is held by [[Landlord or Agent Name]]. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 55-307, after you vacate and provide a forwarding address, the landlord must either return the deposit in full or provide a written itemization of deductions with supporting receipts within twenty-one (21) days.

All rent and other charges due under the tenancy through [[Termination Date]] remain payable. If you remain in possession of the Premises after [[Termination Date]] without the landlord's written consent, you will be a holdover tenant subject to a daily use-and-occupancy charge and to unlawful-detainer proceedings under Idaho Code § 6-303., -

OPTION B, 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit *(Idaho Code § 6-303, Nonpayment of Rent)*, -

3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your rental obligation at the Premises for failure to pay rent when due. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 6-303, the following amounts are past due and unpaid as of the date of this notice:

Itemized Rent Due:

Total Rent Due: $[[Total Rent Amount]]

> Idaho Law Note: This demand is for rent only. Late fees, attorney fees, and other non-rent charges are not properly includable in a 3-day pay-or-quit demand under Idaho Code § 6-303 and do not extend the notice period. Do not include non-rent amounts in the total.

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do ONE of the following within THREE (3) CALENDAR DAYS of receipt of this notice (not counting the date of receipt):

1. PAY IN FULL the total rent due of $[[Total Rent Amount]] to [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]] at [[Payment Address / Method]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[3rd Day After Receipt, Date]].

The deadline to pay or vacate is: [[Deadline Date]].

If you fail to pay the total rent owed or vacate by the deadline, the landlord will terminate your rental agreement and file an unlawful-detainer action in Idaho District Court to recover possession, back rent, costs, and all other relief the court may award under Idaho Code §§ 6-303 through 6-316.

Reinstatement: Payment of the full amount due within the notice period will cure this default and reinstate your tenancy. Partial payment will not cure the default unless the landlord expressly agrees in writing. Acceptance of partial rent after this notice does not constitute a waiver of the right to proceed with eviction unless stated in writing., -

OPTION C, 3-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Quit *(Idaho Code § 6-303, Material Lease Violation, Remediable)*, -

3-DAY NOTICE TO CURE LEASE VIOLATION OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material noncompliance with the terms of your rental agreement for the Premises. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 6-303, the following violation(s) has/have been identified:

Description of Violation(s):
> [[Detailed Description of Lease Violation, e.g., "You have kept an unauthorized pet (a dog) at the Premises in violation of Section 12 of the Lease Agreement, which expressly prohibits pets without prior written landlord approval. The pet was observed on the Premises on [[Date(s) Observed]]."]]

Date(s) of Observed Violation: [[Date(s) Violation Observed or Occurred]]

Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Cite Specific Lease Section(s), e.g., Section 12; and/or Idaho Code § 55-308 if health/safety related]], -

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do ONE of the following within THREE (3) CALENDAR DAYS of receipt of this notice (not counting the date of receipt):

1. CURE THE VIOLATION by performing the following specific action(s):
[[Specific Remedial Action Required, e.g., "Remove the unauthorized pet from the Premises and provide the landlord with written confirmation of removal."]]
Cure must be completed no later than [[3rd Day After Receipt, Date]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[3rd Day After Receipt, Date]].

If you adequately remedy the breach within three (3) days, the rental agreement will not terminate. If you fail to cure or vacate by the deadline, the rental agreement will terminate on [[Termination Date]] and the landlord will immediately file an unlawful-detainer action in Idaho District Court.

Note on Non-Remediable Violations: If the lease violation involves substantial damage to the property, criminal activity on or near the Premises, or conduct that is not curable by its nature, the landlord may serve a 3-day unconditional quit notice (Option D below) without offering a cure opportunity., -

OPTION D, 3-Day Unconditional Notice to Quit *(Idaho Code § 6-303, Serious or Uncurable Violation)*, -

3-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have committed a serious or uncurable violation of your rental agreement or applicable law at the Premises. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 6-303, you have NO RIGHT TO CURE this breach and your rental agreement is hereby terminated.

Nature of Violation:
> [[Detailed Description of the Serious/Uncurable Violation, e.g., "You have engaged in criminal activity at the Premises, specifically: [[describe conduct]]. This conduct constitutes a material and uncurable breach of the lease agreement and Idaho law."]]

Date(s) of Violation: [[Date(s) Violation Occurred]]

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[3rd Day After Receipt, Date]]. You are not entitled to cure this violation.

Failure to vacate by the deadline will result in the landlord immediately filing an unlawful-detainer action in Idaho District Court under Idaho Code § 6-303., -

OPTION E, 1-Month Tenant Notice to Vacate (Tenant-to-Landlord) *(Idaho Code § 55-208, Tenant Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy)*, -

TENANT'S 1-MONTH NOTICE TO VACATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Idaho Code § 55-208, I, the undersigned Tenant, hereby provide notice of my intent to terminate and vacate the Premises described above, effective at the end of the rental period at least one (1) full calendar month from the date this notice is received.

Intended Move-Out / Vacate Date: [[Vacate Date, at least 1 full calendar month from date of delivery to landlord]]

I intend to:

1. Remove all personal property from the Premises by [[Vacate Date]].

2. Return all keys, access devices, and garage-door openers to [[Landlord Name or Agent]] at [[Return Location]] by [[Vacate Date]].

3. Leave the Premises in clean condition, free of damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

4. Provide the following forwarding address for return of the security deposit:

Forwarding Address: [[Tenant's Forwarding Address, City, State, ZIP]]

Pursuant to Idaho Code § 55-307, I understand that the landlord must return the security deposit or provide a written itemization of deductions within twenty-one (21) days after I vacate and provide a forwarding address.

All rent due through [[Vacate Date]] will be paid as agreed., -

OPTION F, End-of-Fixed-Term Notice to Vacate *(Post-Lease-Expiration, Tenant Already Occupying After Term End)*, -

NOTICE TO VACATE, END OF LEASE TERM

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lease Agreement for the Premises expired on [[Lease Expiration Date]]. Your tenancy has not been renewed, and no new rental agreement has been executed. You are hereby notified that you must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

Vacate Deadline: No later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Vacate-By Date]].

As of [[Lease Expiration Date]], you occupy the Premises as a holdover tenant without the landlord's consent. Daily use-and-occupancy charges of $[[Daily Holdover Rate]] per day accrue from [[Lease Expiration Date]] until possession is surrendered. The landlord reserves all rights to recover holdover damages and to file an unlawful-detainer action without further notice if you remain in possession after the stated deadline.

Please return all keys, access devices, and garage-door openers to [[Landlord or Agent Name]] at [[Return Location]] by the vacate deadline. Provide your forwarding address for security deposit accounting. The landlord will account for the security deposit within twenty-one (21) days of your surrender and will apply any lawful deductions per Idaho Code § 55-307., -

Signature and Date

*(Complete for ALL notice types)*, -

*Signature of Sending Party (Landlord / Authorized Agent / Tenant)*

___________________________________
[[Sender Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent / Tenant]]
[[Sender Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

Service of Notice, Permitted Methods *(Idaho Code §§ 6-303, 55-208)*

Idaho law recognizes the following methods of serving a notice to vacate:

Method 1, Personal Delivery
Hand-deliver the notice directly to the tenant (or, for a tenant notice, to the landlord or their authorized agent). The notice period begins the day after actual delivery.

Method 2, Substituted Service (Leave With Adult)
If the tenant is not present, leave the notice with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at or present at the Premises, then mail a copy to the tenant at the Premises address by first-class mail.

Method 3, Posting and Mailing
If personal delivery or substituted service is not possible, affix a copy of the notice to the main entrance of the Premises and send a second copy by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the same address. Courts generally add three (3) days for deemed receipt when service is by mail only.

> Best Practice: Use certified mail, return receipt requested in addition to personal service or posting. Retain the certified-mail receipt and signed return card as proof. Idaho District Courts require proof of proper service before an unlawful-detainer action may proceed. Serving by both personal delivery and certified mail simultaneously is strongly recommended., -

Certificate / Proof of Service

*(Complete the section for the method used. Sign and retain. Attach to any subsequent court filing.)*, -

Certificate A, Personal Delivery

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Service]], at approximately [[Time of Service a.m./p.m.]], I personally served the foregoing Notice to Vacate upon:

Recipient: [[Recipient Full Name(s)]]

at the premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]],

by:
- ☐ Handing a copy directly to the recipient
- ☐ Leaving a copy with [[Name of Person]], a person of suitable age and discretion residing at / present at the Premises

The notice period begins the day after service on [[Day After Service Date]] and the compliance deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]]

Date Certificate Signed: [[Date]], -

Certificate B, Certified Mail Service

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Mailing]], I mailed the foregoing Notice to Vacate to:

Recipient: [[Recipient Full Name(s)]]
Address: [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]]

by:
- ☐ First-class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
- ☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, USPS Tracking No. [[Tracking Number]]

Three (3) additional days are added for deemed receipt. The notice is deemed received on [[Deemed-Receipt Date (Mailing Date + 3 Days)]]. The compliance/vacate deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]]

Date Certificate Signed: [[Date]], -

Certificate C, Posting and Mailing (Substituted Service)

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Posting]], after being unable to serve the recipient personally, I affixed a copy of the foregoing Notice to Vacate to the main entrance/front door of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]], and on [[Date of Mailing]] sent a second copy by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the same address.

• ☐ Certified Mail also sent, USPS Tracking No. [[Tracking Number]]

Three (3) days are added for deemed receipt; the compliance deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Idaho [[ZIP Code]]

Date Certificate Signed: [[Date]], -

Date Computation Guide

1-Month No-Cause Example, Delivered June 1:
- Delivery date: June 1
- 1-month period ends: July 1 (or last day of rental period falling on or after July 1)
- If rent is due the 1st and rental period ends the last day of the month, termination date: June 30
- Serve by June 1 to terminate effective June 30 (the last day of the rental period at least 1 month later)

> Tip: For a month-to-month tenancy with rent due on the 1st, serve notice on the 1st of the month to terminate at the end of that same calendar month, ensuring a full calendar month's notice before the end of the next rental period., -

Idaho Notice to Vacate, Statutory Quick Reference

Pre-Filing Checklist, Before Filing Unlawful Detainer in Idaho District Court

Complete all items before filing an eviction action:

• [ ] Correct notice type selected for the stated ground
• [ ] Statutory notice period has fully elapsed with no cure or vacatur
• [ ] Notice served by a permitted method (personal delivery, substituted service, or posting + certified mail)
• [ ] Proof-of-service certificate completed and signed
• [ ] Certified-mail receipt and/or return card retained in landlord's file
• [ ] For 3-day pay-or-quit: demand states rent only, no late fees or non-rent charges included
• [ ] For 3-day cure-or-quit: specific lease provision and factual basis for breach stated in the notice
• [ ] For unconditional quit: nature of uncurable violation clearly described
• [ ] No self-help eviction actions taken (no lock change, utility shutoff, or property removal)
• [ ] SCRA check: tenant is not on active military duty (50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.)
• [ ] No retaliation trigger present (tenant has not recently made a housing complaint or exercised a statutory right)
• [ ] No fair housing protected-class issue involved in the termination decision
• [ ] Filing venue confirmed: Idaho District Court in the county where the Premises is located, -

Retaliation and Discrimination Warning

Retaliation: Under Idaho Code § 55-310, a landlord may not terminate a tenancy, increase rent, or decrease services in retaliation for the tenant having: (1) complained to a governmental agency about a building, housing, or health code violation; (2) organized or joined a tenants' union or similar organization; or (3) exercised any right or remedy afforded by law. A retaliatory notice to vacate is unenforceable and may expose the landlord to damages.

Fair Housing: A notice to vacate may not be based, in whole or in part, on the tenant's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability under the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) or the Idaho Human Rights Act (Idaho Code § 67-5909). A notice motivated by protected-class status exposes the landlord to substantial civil liability and federal/state administrative complaints.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Active-duty military tenants have special protections under 50 U.S.C. § 3931 that may limit or delay eviction. Verify military status before serving any notice., -

Disclaimer and Sources

> Template, not professional legal advice. This template provides general guidance on Idaho notice-to-vacate requirements as of June 2026 and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Idaho attorney. Eviction law and local ordinances are subject to change; consult a qualified real estate attorney to verify that all statutory periods, service requirements, and court procedures are current and applicable to your specific situation. This notice alone does not remove a tenant from possession, a separate unlawful-detainer court action filed in Idaho District Court is required if the tenant fails to comply.

Sources (as of June 2026):

• Idaho Landlord-Tenant Act, Idaho Code §§ 55-201 through 55-320
• Idaho Code § 55-208 (Termination of periodic tenancies, 1-month notice)
• Idaho Code § 55-307 (Security deposits, 21-day return deadline)
• Idaho Code § 55-310 (Retaliation, tenant protections)
• Idaho Code § 55-316 (Abandoned property procedures)
• Idaho Code §§ 6-301 through 6-330 (Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer Act)
• Idaho Code § 6-303 (3-day notice, nonpayment of rent and lease violations)
• Idaho Code § 6-320 (Self-help eviction prohibited)
• Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.
• Idaho Human Rights Act, Idaho Code §§ 67-5901 et seq.