News From Idaho

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November 2008

Losing ground — Since 2001, about 1,300 households in manufactured homes in Ada County have been forced to move when the land they leased was sold. Many who want to relocate face long waiting lists for other land-leasing options. Owners who can't move within 180 days, as required by state law, must pay nearly $5,000 to demolish their homes.

AARP Idaho is working with manufactured-home communities, faith-based groups and Legal Aid to urge cities to place moratoriums on sales of manufactured-home parks; to research ways for residents to purchase parks; and to develop lease-hold rights legislation. "We're asking elected officials to find ways to preserve these communities," says Jim Wordelman, AARP state director. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/id.