Move-In / Move-Out Checklist in Idaho

Record the condition of each room on move-in and again on move-out, with photos. It is the best evidence in a security deposit dispute. Some states require a move-in condition form.

What Idaho law says

Itemized deductions	If only part of the deposit is refunded, the landlord must include a signed statement itemizing the amounts kept, the reasons, and the expenditures. Deductions may not be taken for normal wear and tear. Source: Idaho Code § 6-321
Wear and tear / move-out charges	A landlord may not keep any part of the deposit for normal wear and tear, defined as deterioration from the use for which the unit is intended, without negligence, carelessness, accident, misuse, or abuse by the tenant, household members, invitees, or guests. Deductions are limited to contingencies in the deposit arrangement and must be itemized with a detailed list of expenditures. The Attorney General's examples: faded curtains, carpet, and paint, minor wall nicks, and moderate carpet dirt are wear and tear; cigarette burns, pet damage, excessive wall damage, and grime-coated fixtures are tenant damage. Refunds are due within 21 days, or up to 30 days if the parties agree (§ 6-321(2)). Section 6-321 was last amended in 2021. Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(1), (2); Idaho AG, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), p. 23

Itemized deductions

If only part of the deposit is refunded, the landlord must include a signed statement itemizing the amounts kept, the reasons, and the expenditures. Deductions may not be taken for normal wear and tear.

Source: Idaho Code § 6-321

Wear and tear / move-out charges

A landlord may not keep any part of the deposit for normal wear and tear, defined as deterioration from the use for which the unit is intended, without negligence, carelessness, accident, misuse, or abuse by the tenant, household members, invitees, or guests. Deductions are limited to contingencies in the deposit arrangement and must be itemized with a detailed list of expenditures. The Attorney General's examples: faded curtains, carpet, and paint, minor wall nicks, and moderate carpet dirt are wear and tear; cigarette burns, pet damage, excessive wall damage, and grime-coated fixtures are tenant damage.

Refunds are due within 21 days, or up to 30 days if the parties agree (§ 6-321(2)). Section 6-321 was last amended in 2021.

Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(1), (2); Idaho AG, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), p. 23

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST — [rental address]

Tenant: [tenant name] Landlord: [landlord name]

Move-in date: [move-in date] Move-out date: [move-out date]

Living room — walls, floors, windows, lights: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Kitchen — appliances, cabinets, sink, counters: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bathroom(s) — toilet, tub/shower, sink, fan: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bedroom(s) — walls, floors, closets, windows: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested: move-in ______ / move-out ______ Keys given: [number of keys]

Photos taken on: [photo dates]. Signed by tenant ____________ and landlord ____________

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.