Idaho Code §§ 55-2701 to 55-2720 § 55-2718
PENALTIES.
Operative Text
If upon the trial of any action brought under the provisions of section 55-2714, Idaho Code, or those of section 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.
Under Idaho Code § 55-2718 of the Floating Homes Residency Act, a court that finds a defendant acted with malice, wantonness, or oppression in a case brought under the related provisions may award the prevailing party up to three times the actual damages determined at trial. This treble-damages remedy is discretionary — the court must make a specific finding about the defendant's conduct before multiplying the award. The provision applies in the context of floating home residency disputes, linking it to the wrongful-act and eviction-related sections referenced in the Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Floating home marina operators and managers subject to Idaho Code § 55-2718 should be aware that conduct characterized as malicious, wanton, or oppressive in dealings with residents can expose them to damages far exceeding the actual harm caused — potentially tripled by a court. Compliant operators generally document their decision-making processes, follow the notice and procedural requirements set out elsewhere in the Floating Homes Residency Act, and avoid retaliatory or high-handed actions. Maintaining clear, good-faith communication with residents is a hallmark of operations that tend to stay within the boundaries the Act establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Idaho Code § 55-2718 gives courts the authority to award floating home residents up to three times their actual damages when a landlord or marina operator is found to have acted with malice, wantonness, or oppression. Residents who believe they have been subjected to such conduct in connection with a claim under the Floating Homes Residency Act may raise this provision in litigation brought under § 55-2714 or § 6-303. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Idaho landlord-tenant law can help residents understand whether the facts of their situation might support a claim under this section.
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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