Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2009D
RELEASE OF OWNER’S INTEREST IN ABANDONED HOME.
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(1) A legal owner of an abandoned home in the possession of a person holding a lien under the provisions of this chapter may release any interest in the home after the lien has attached. (2) The release shall contain the following information: (a) A description of the abandoned home, including the year, make and vehicle identification number; (b) The names and addresses of the legal owners of record; (c) A statement of the amount of the lien and the facts concerning the claim which give rise to the lien; and (d) A statement that the person releasing the interest understands that he or she has a legal right to a hearing in court prior to the sale of the abandoned home and that he or she waives the right to contest the claim. (3) A copy of the release shall be filed with the department in connection with the transfer of interest in an abandoned home under the provisions of this section.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2009D establishes a process by which a legal owner of a manufactured home that has been abandoned may formally give up their ownership interest once a lien has attached to the home. The release document must include a description of the home, the owners' names and addresses, details about the lien, and an explicit acknowledgment that the owner is waiving their right to a court hearing before the home is sold. A copy of this release must be filed with the relevant state department as part of any transfer of interest in the abandoned home.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-2009D, operators or lienholders dealing with an abandoned manufactured home should ensure that any release of the legal owner's interest is documented with all required elements — home description (including year, make, and VIN), owner contact information, lien details, and the waiver statement. Compliant practice involves filing a copy of the completed release with the appropriate department before completing any transfer of interest. Maintaining thorough records of each step in this process helps demonstrate adherence to the Manufactured Home Residency Act's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-2009D of the Idaho Manufactured Home Residency Act makes clear that a legal owner retains the right to a court hearing before an abandoned home is sold — and that this right can only be waived through a signed, written release meeting specific requirements. If you believe a release was improperly obtained or that the process was not followed correctly, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Idaho manufactured housing law can help you understand your options. Reviewing whether all required elements of the release were properly completed and filed with the department may be a relevant starting point for anyone questioning the validity of such a transfer.
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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