Which disclosures must a Idaho lease include?
Idaho landlord-tenant law (Idaho Code Titles 6 and 55) mandates very few lease disclosures. In practice the only disclosure required for a typical Idaho residential lease is the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (below). Idaho does not impose a statewide mold, flood, radon, or agent-identity disclosure requirement for residential leases.
| Disclosure | Authority | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphlet | Title X (federal) | Housing built before 1978 |
As a matter of good practice — and to avoid fraud or misrepresentation claims — a Idaho landlord should still put the landlord or agent's name and address in the lease, disclose any known material defect that affects health or safety, and note flood history where relevant, even though the state does not require it by statute.
Federal lead-based paint disclosure
Federal law overlays Idaho's own rules here. Any pre-1978 rental triggers Title X (42 U.S.C. § 4852d): the landlord must supply a signed lead-warning statement, disclose known lead hazards, share available inspection records, and give the tenant the EPA booklet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Skipping it exposes the landlord to civil and, in serious cases, criminal liability.
What happens if a Idaho landlord skips a required disclosure?
Consequences depend on the disclosure:
- A missed 21/30-day itemized deposit return forfeits the right to withhold and exposes the landlord to the deposit and possible damages (Idaho Code § 6-321).
- A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus liability for tenant damages.
For the full set of Idaho lease rules — deposits, late fees, and notice periods — see What Must a Idaho Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Idaho's list with our Washington and Texas disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.
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What disclosures are required in a Idaho lease?
Very few. For a typical Idaho residential lease the only required disclosure is the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. Idaho has no statewide mold, flood, radon, or agent-identity disclosure mandate, though disclosing the landlord's contact information and any known material defect is good practice.
Does Idaho require a mold or flood disclosure?
No. Idaho has no statewide statutory requirement to disclose mold or flood history for residential leases, though fraud and misrepresentation law still applies to known defects.
Does Idaho require a lead-paint disclosure?
Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.
Official sources
Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.