Idaho Code §§ 55-2701 to 55-2720 § 55-2702
LEGISLATIVE POLICY.
Operative Text
The legislature finds and declares that, because of current governmental policy limiting the availability of moorage sites both within and outside a floating home marina, the historic value of existing floating homes moored on the waters of the state, the investment in these floating homes and floating home marinas, and the cost of relocating a floating home, it is necessary that the owners of floating homes within a floating home marina be provided with the unique protection from actual or constructive eviction and the other protections afforded by the provisions of this chapter.
Section 55-2702 of the Idaho Floating Homes Residency Act sets out the legislature's rationale for the law: because moorage sites are scarce, floating homes have significant historic and financial value, and relocating a floating home is costly, the state determined that floating home owners deserve special legal protections against eviction and other harms. This provision is a policy declaration rather than an operational rule, meaning it does not itself create specific rights or duties but instead explains why the rest of the chapter's protections exist. It signals that courts and regulators should read the chapter's other provisions with these protective purposes in mind.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of floating home marinas in Idaho should be aware that § 55-2702 establishes the foundational policy behind the entire Floating Homes Residency Act, which is oriented toward protecting residents from both actual and constructive eviction. Because the legislature explicitly recognized the difficulty of relocating floating homes and the scarcity of moorage sites, compliant marina operators generally ensure their practices align with the chapter's protective intent. Understanding this legislative backdrop helps operators anticipate how disputes under the Act's other provisions are likely to be interpreted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-2702 affirms that Idaho's legislature specifically recognized the vulnerability of floating home owners and enacted the Floating Homes Residency Act to address it. As a floating home resident, this declaration of legislative policy can be relevant context when asserting rights under other provisions of the chapter, such as protections against eviction or unfair marina practices. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Idaho housing law can help residents understand how this policy foundation supports the specific protections available under the 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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