Idaho Code §§ 55-2001 to 55-2020 § 55-2012
IMPROVEMENTS.
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(1) The landlord shall not restrict the resident’s freedom of choice in purchasing goods or services but may reserve the right to approve or disapprove any exterior improvements on a lot. Any request for lot improvements or changes must be submitted in writing. The approval or disapproval must be given in writing, be reasonable and be uniformly applied. (2) Improvements, except those fixed to the soil, the removal of which would significantly damage the landscape of the lot, shall remain the property of the resident. In removing improvements on termination of the rental agreement, the resident shall leave the lot in better or substantially the same condition as upon taking possession.
Under Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 20, § 55-2012 of the Manufactured Home Residency Act, landlords in manufactured home communities may not limit a resident's choice of vendors or service providers. However, landlords are permitted to require written approval before any exterior improvements are made to a lot, and any approval or denial must itself be in writing, grounded in reasonable justification, and applied consistently across all residents. Improvements that are not permanently fixed to the soil — or whose removal would not significantly damage the lot's landscape — remain the resident's personal property, and when a rental agreement ends, the resident is expected to leave the lot in at least the same condition as when they moved in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55-2012 of Idaho's Manufactured Home Residency Act, compliant park operators maintain a clear, written process for reviewing lot improvement requests and ensure that every approval or denial is documented in writing with a reasonable basis. Operators apply their improvement standards uniformly across all lots to avoid claims of selective or arbitrary enforcement. Operators also avoid any policies or practices that steer residents toward particular vendors or service providers, as restricting that freedom of choice is expressly prohibited by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-2012 of the Idaho Manufactured Home Residency Act protects your right to choose your own vendors and service providers without interference from your landlord. If you wish to make exterior improvements to your lot, you are entitled to submit a written request and receive a written response that is both reasonable and consistent with how the landlord treats other residents — an arbitrary or unevenly applied denial may be a basis for raising a violation. Improvements you make that are not permanently attached to the soil generally remain your property when you leave; residents who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with Idaho's Manufactured Home Residency Act.
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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