Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2015
RETALIATORY CONDUCT BY LANDLORD PROHIBITED.
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The landlord shall not terminate a tenancy, refuse to renew a tenancy, increase rent or decrease services he normally supplies, or threaten to bring an action for repossession of a lot as retaliation against the resident because the resident has: (1) Complained in good faith about a violation of a building, safety or health code or regulation pertaining to a community to the governmental agency responsible for enforcing the code or regulation. (2) Complained to the landlord concerning the maintenance or condition of the community, rent charged or rules. (3) Organized, become a member of or served as an official in a community resident association, or similar organization, at a local, regional, state or national level. (4) Retained counsel or an agent to represent his interests.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2015 prohibits landlords in manufactured home communities from taking adverse actions against residents as retaliation for certain protected activities. These prohibited retaliatory actions include terminating or refusing to renew a tenancy, raising rent, reducing normally provided services, or threatening eviction proceedings. The protection applies when a resident has complained to a government agency or to the landlord about code violations or community conditions, joined or led a resident association, or hired a representative to advocate on their behalf.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2015, compliant manufactured home community operators are careful to ensure that any changes to tenancy terms, rent levels, or services are grounded in legitimate, documented business reasons unrelated to a resident's protected activities. Operators generally maintain records that demonstrate the timing and rationale for rent increases, non-renewals, or service changes so that decisions can be shown to stand independently of any resident complaints or organizing activity. Familiarity with the four categories of protected resident conduct listed in § 55-2015 helps operators avoid actions that could be characterized as retaliatory.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2015 gives manufactured home community residents the right to complain to government agencies or their landlord about code violations or community conditions, participate in resident associations, and hire a representative — all without facing retaliation such as eviction, rent increases, or reduced services. If a resident believes a landlord's action was taken in response to one of these protected activities, that belief may be raised as a defense in any repossession or eviction proceeding the landlord initiates. Residents can also reach out to local tenant-rights organizations, Idaho Legal Aid Services, or the governmental agency responsible for enforcing the relevant health, safety, or building codes to learn about available options under § 55-2015.
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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