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What does an eviction actually cost a landlord?

$3,500–7,000 all-in: filing fees, attorney, lost rent, damages, turn cost.

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Direct answer

$3,500–7,000 all-in: filing fees, attorney, lost rent, damages, turn cost.

Expanded explanation

Eviction prevention via screening + cash-for-keys is almost always cheaper. Average eviction: 3–5 months of lost rent + $2k+ legal.

Examples

  • $1,500 rent × 4 mo lost + $2,500 legal + $3k turn = $11.5k.

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