Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2009A
NOTICE OF LIENHOLDER — LIMIT ON BACK RENT — ABANDONMENT.
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(1) Any lienholder or legal owner of a home who wants to be protected under this section must so notify the landlord in writing of his secured or legal interest. (2) If the resident becomes sixty (60) days in arrears in his rent or at the time of suspected abandonment by the resident on a lot, it is incumbent upon the landlord to notify in writing the lienholder and legal owner of the home and to communicate to the lienholder and legal owner the liability for any rent and other charges specified in the rental agreement. The lienholder shall be responsible for utilities from the date of notice. However, the landlord shall be entitled to a maximum of sixty (60) days rent due prior to notice to lienholder. Any and all costs shall then become the responsibility of the legal owner or lienholder of the home. The home may not be removed from the lot without a signed written agreement from the landlord or manager showing clearance for removal, showing all moneys due and owing paid in full, or an agreement reached with the legal owner and the landlord.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2009A establishes a notice-and-liability framework when a manufactured home resident falls 60 days behind on rent or appears to have abandoned their lot. Once a landlord notifies a lienholder or legal owner of the home, that party becomes responsible for ongoing rent, utilities, and other charges specified in the rental agreement—but the landlord's claim for back rent is capped at a maximum of 60 days prior to that notice. The home itself cannot be physically removed from the lot until all money owed is paid in full or a written removal agreement is reached with the landlord or manager.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-2009A, landlords who receive written notice from a lienholder or legal owner of a secured interest are expected to keep that party's contact information on file so they can be reached promptly when a resident falls into arrears or abandons the lot. Compliant operators send written notice to the lienholder and legal owner as soon as the 60-day arrearage or suspected abandonment threshold is reached, clearly communicating the charges owed under the rental agreement. Operators also document any removal clearance in a signed written agreement confirming that all amounts due have been paid or that an alternative arrangement has been reached, since the home may not lawfully leave the lot without that documentation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-2009A of the Idaho Manufactured Home Residency Act directly affects residents whose homes are subject to a lien or legal ownership interest, because it governs what happens to financial obligations when rent goes unpaid or a lot is abandoned. Residents should be aware that a lienholder or legal owner who has registered their interest in writing with the landlord gains certain rights and responsibilities under this provision, which can affect how debts are resolved and whether the home can be moved. Tenants with questions about how this provision applies to their rental agreement or lien situation may benefit from contacting Idaho Legal Aid Services or a tenant-rights organization familiar with 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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