Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2017
PENALTIES.
Operative Text
If upon the trial of any action brought under the provisions of section 55-2014, Idaho Code, or those of section 6-302 or 6-303, Idaho Code, the court shall find that the defendant acted with malice, wantonness or oppression, judgment may be entered for three (3) times the amount at which actual damages are assessed.
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 § 55-2017 establishes an enhanced damages remedy within the Manufactured Home Residency Act. When a court finds that a defendant acted with malice, wantonness, or oppression in a case brought under the relevant statutes, the judge may multiply the actual damages awarded by three. This treble-damages provision is discretionary — the court 'may' apply it, but is not required to do so.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-2017 of the Manufactured Home Residency Act, operators of manufactured home communities face the possibility of paying up to three times the actual damages found by a court if their conduct is determined to be malicious, wanton, or oppressive. Compliant operators generally document their decision-making processes, communicate clearly with residents, and ensure that any actions taken under §§ 55-2014, 6-302, or 6-303 are grounded in legitimate, good-faith business reasons. Maintaining thorough records and acting in a non-retaliatory, non-discriminatory manner is consistent with avoiding the kind of conduct that courts associate with malice or oppression.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-2017 of Idaho's Manufactured Home Residency Act gives courts the authority to award treble damages — up to three times actual damages — when a landlord's conduct in a covered action is found to be malicious, wanton, or oppressive. Tenants who believe a park owner's actions under §§ 55-2014, 6-302, or 6-303 rise to that level may raise this provision in litigation as a basis for enhanced recovery. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Idaho manufactured-home law can help residents understand whether the circumstances of a dispute might support a claim under this provision.
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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