Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2007
REQUIRED RENTAL AGREEMENT PROVISIONS AND EXCLUSIONS — DISCLOSURES.
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(1) Any rental agreement executed between the landlord and resident shall contain: (a) The terms for the payment of rent, including the time and place for payment, and a description of any other charges to be paid to the landlord by the resident. Other charges that occur less frequently than monthly shall be itemized in a billing to the resident; (b) A description of the utilities and services which are included in the monthly rent; (c) The rules of the community; (d) The names and addresses of the manager of the community and the owner of the community or a person who resides in the state who is authorized to act as agent for the owner; and (e) The terms and conditions under which any deposit or portion thereof may be withheld by the landlord upon termination of the rental agreement if any moneys are paid to the landlord by the resident as a deposit or as security for performance of the resident’s obligations in a rental agreement. (2) Any rental agreement executed between the landlord and resident shall not contain: (a) Any provision by which the resident agrees to waive or forgo rights or remedies under this chapter; (b) Any provision allowing the landlord to charge an "entrance fee" or an "exit fee." The expense of repairs or maintenance required by the landlord as a condition of the landlord’s approval of a rental application shall not constitute an "entrance fee" or "exit fee" as those terms are used herein; or (c) Any provision which unreasonably restricts access to the community by invitees of the resident. (3) The following terms and conditions shall be an implicit part of any rental agreement between the landlord and resident: (a) The landlord shall provide a base upon which the home is to be located and, in the case of a mobile or manufactured home, the base shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of section 44-2201, Idaho Code. (b) The landlord shall, prior to removal of the wheels and axles, approve the positioning of the home upon the lot. (c) The landlord shall not permit any portion of the home, including the tongue, to extend into a roadway. (d) The landlord shall maintain street lights, entry lights and common area lighting, if any, in good working condition. (e) The landlord shall have the right of entry upon the lot for maintenance of utilities, protection of the community and periodic inspection of the premises, but shall not, except in the case of emergency or suspected abandonment by the resident, otherwise have the right of entry to such lot without the consent of the resident. (f) The landlord shall notify each resident within fifteen (15) days after a petition has been filed by the landlord for a change in the zoning of the land upon which the community is situated. (4) Upon request, the landlord shall, prior to the execution of a rental agreement, provide the resident with a written statement containing the following information: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the owner or manager of the community. (b) A general description of the types of homes which may be brought into the community. (c) A general description of the boundaries of the lot to be provided. (d) A description of the utilities and services which are included in the rent. (e) A description of other utilities and services which are available within the community. (f) A description of the zoning under which the community operates, and the governmental entity having zoning jurisdiction. (g) The date and amount of the most recent rent increase.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2007 sets out what must and must not appear in rental agreements for manufactured home communities, and what terms are automatically implied even if not written down. Required contents include rent payment terms, included utilities, community rules, management contact information, and deposit conditions. The provision also prohibits clauses that waive resident rights, impose entrance or exit fees, or unreasonably restrict guest access. Separately, landlords must provide a written pre-signing disclosure statement upon a prospective resident's request, covering ownership details, lot boundaries, utilities, zoning, and recent rent history.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities in Idaho must ensure every rental agreement they execute complies with the mandatory inclusions and exclusions listed in § 55-2007. A compliant agreement identifies all charges, describes included utilities, incorporates community rules, names the owner and manager with current addresses, and spells out deposit-withholding conditions — while omitting any entrance or exit fee clauses and any provisions that limit resident rights under the Act. Landlords also treat the implied terms in subsection (3) — such as maintaining lighting, respecting entry limitations, and notifying residents within 15 days of a zoning petition — as binding obligations regardless of whether they appear in the written agreement, and stand ready to furnish the written pre-execution disclosure described in subsection (4) whenever a prospective resident requests it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 55-2007 of Idaho's Manufactured Home Residency Act, residents are entitled to a rental agreement that clearly discloses rent terms, included utilities, community rules, and management contact information, and that does not strip away any rights granted by the Act or impose entrance or exit fees. The implied terms in subsection (3) — including limits on landlord entry without consent and the 15-day zoning-change notice — are enforceable even if they never appear in the written document. Residents who believe their agreement violates these requirements, or who were denied a pre-execution disclosure statement upon request, may wish to review their options with a tenant-rights organization or consult an attorney familiar with Idaho manufactured housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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