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Breaking a lease in Idaho
The mitigation question
Good news
Your landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent — you owe the gap, not the whole remainder. Yes — Consol. Ag. v. Rangen, Inc., 912 P.2d 115 (Idaho 1995) (landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent)
Your protected exits
- Military. SCRA baseline (50 U.S.C. § 3955); no broader state extension found Guide →
- Uninhabitable conditions. Idaho Code §6-320: landlord must maintain the premises to protect tenant safety/health and comply with housing codes. Tenant gives written notice (personal delivery, certified mail, or left with an employee at the…
- SCRA military exit
- Few other protected exits — Idaho is thin on tenant-side early-termination rights
Notice periods
| Situation | Rule |
|---|
| Dv | No state DV exit statute |
| Habitability | 3 days' written notice; remedy is a lawsuit for compliance/damages (§6-320) — no self-help termination |
| Military | 30 days after next rent due date (SCRA) |
Early-termination fees
Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): No statutory cap found — flat early-termination fees enforceable only as reasonable liquidated damages under general contract law
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Not legal advice. This page is general information about landlord-tenant law, not advice about your situation. Laws change and procedures vary by county. For advice about your lease, consult a licensed attorney in your state — many legal aid offices help renters free.