Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2009
SALES OF HOMES AND TRANSFER OF LOTS.
Operative Text
(1) No landlord shall deny any resident who owns his home the right to sell the home on a rented lot or require the resident to remove the home from the lot solely on the basis of the sale. (2) The landlord shall not exact a commission or fee for the sale of a home on a rented space unless the landlord has acted as agent for the seller pursuant to a written agreement. The landlord may act as agent for the seller only upon the voluntary agreement of the seller and only if the landlord is licensed if licensure is required by law. (3) A new rental agreement must be signed between the landlord and a prospective resident prior to the sale, transfer, assignment or subletting of the home if the home is to remain in the community. From the date of sale, assignment, transfer or subletting the new resident shall be bound by the terms of the agreement. (4) The landlord shall approve or disapprove of the transfer, assignment or subletting of the home lot on the same basis that the landlord approves or disapproves of any new resident. Notice of approval or disapproval shall be given in writing within five (5) working days of receiving a written application. (5) No home shall be removed from any community until the rent, including the month when the home is moved, together with all other charges specified in the rental agreement, are paid, or the provisions of section 55-2009A, Idaho Code, have been fully complied with and the landlord notified of date and time of removal.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2009 governs the sale and transfer of manufactured homes situated on rented lots within a community. Under this provision, a landlord cannot block a resident from selling their home in place, demand its removal solely because of a sale, or collect a commission unless a voluntary written agency agreement exists and any required licensing is in place. Before a home changes hands and remains in the community, a new rental agreement must be executed between the landlord and the incoming resident, and the landlord must respond in writing to a transfer application within five working days. A home may not be physically removed from the community until all rent through the month of removal and other charges under the rental agreement are settled, or the procedures of § 55-2009A are fully followed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities in Idaho should be familiar with § 55-2009, which sets clear procedural requirements around home sales and transfers. A compliant operator applies the same resident-screening criteria to prospective buyers as to any new applicant, issues written approval or disapproval within five working days of receiving a written application, and refrains from charging any sales commission unless a separate, voluntary written agency agreement is in place and any required real estate licensure is satisfied. Before a sold or transferred home remains on-site, operators ensure a new rental agreement is fully executed with the incoming resident, and they confirm that all outstanding rent and charges are paid — or that the § 55-2009A process has been completed — before permitting removal of any home from the community.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 55-2009 of the Idaho Manufactured Home Residency Act, residents who own their home on a rented lot have a protected right to sell that home in place; a landlord cannot refuse the sale outright or require removal of the home simply because a sale is occurring. If a landlord attempts to collect a commission without a voluntary written agency agreement, or fails to respond to a transfer application within five working days, these actions may constitute violations of the statute that a resident could raise with a tenant-rights organization or through Idaho's civil court system. Residents considering a sale or transfer may benefit from reviewing § 55-2009 directly and consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Idaho manufactured housing law to understand the full range of options available.
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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