Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2009F
DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
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(1) The proceeds of a lien sale shall be disbursed as follows: (a) To discharge the lien; then to actual costs of selling the property. The cost of selling shall be the actual cost, not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200), for each abandoned home; (b) The balance, if any, shall be forwarded to the department within five (5) days of the sale for payment to the legal owner of any unpaid obligation or for deposit in the abandoned vehicle trust account. (2) Any person claiming an interest in the abandoned home may file a claim with the department for any portion of the funds from the lien sale that were forwarded to the department. Upon determination by the department that the claimant is entitled to some amount, the department shall pay an amount that in no case shall exceed the amount forwarded to the department in connection with the sale of the abandoned home. The department shall not honor any claim not filed within two (2) years of the sale.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2009F governs how money from the sale of an abandoned manufactured home is distributed. First, the proceeds pay off the lien and cover actual selling costs (capped at $200 per home); any remaining balance must be sent to the state department within five days of the sale. Interested parties—such as a prior owner or lienholder—may then file a claim with the department for their share of those forwarded funds, but any claim not submitted within two years of the sale will not be honored.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-2009F, operators who conduct a lien sale on an abandoned manufactured home are responsible for applying proceeds in the correct order: first to satisfy the lien, then to recoup actual selling costs up to $200, and then forwarding any surplus to the department within five days. Keeping clear, itemized records of all sale-related expenses helps demonstrate that selling costs stayed within the statutory cap. Compliant park operators also ensure that the required funds reach the department on time so that any legitimate claimants can pursue their rights through the proper channel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-2009F of the Idaho Manufactured Home Residency Act protects the financial interests of anyone who may have a stake in the proceeds of a lien sale on an abandoned home, including former residents or lienholders. If funds from such a sale were forwarded to the department, a person with a valid interest can file a claim directly with the department to recover their share—provided the claim is filed within two years of the sale date. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Idaho manufactured housing law can help individuals understand whether they qualify as a claimant and what documentation may support such a claim.
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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