Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
20.4%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Roosevelt Estates, AZ, tenants prevail in roughly 20.4% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
39d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Roosevelt Estates, AZ until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 39 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.8–4.0k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Roosevelt Estates, AZ costs landlords $1,772 to $4,013 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$986
25% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Roosevelt Estates, AZ is $986 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 25% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
16.4%
of households
16.4% of occupied housing units in Roosevelt Estates, AZ are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
16.1%
18.8% unemp.
16.1% of Roosevelt Estates, AZ residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 18.8%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +37.6% (2024)
4.0
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.0
State political climate
Arizona legislature & governorship
2.2
Economic stress
16.1% poverty · 18.8% unemp.
8.4
Supply constraint
$986 average · 16.4% renters
5.8
Rent Control risk
25.2% of income on rent
1.0
Eviction process difficulty
39 days filing → judgment
1.9
Tenant organizing strength
16.4% renters
5.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.9
Geographic context
Risk heat across Roosevelt Estates and the region
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How Roosevelt Estates compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Gila County
Very High
#5of 60 cities
#5 of 60 cities in Gila County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arizona
Very High
#40of 464 cities
#40 of 464 cities in Arizona for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
3.1
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 3.1/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.1 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
39d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $986/mo. A contested eviction takes 39 days and costs $1,772–$4,013 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
16.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 593 residents, 16.4% rent. 25% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 16.1% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 4 and 4 (GOP margin +37.6% (2024)). State climate at 2.2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.9, housing court bias 1.9, rent-control risk 1. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.1 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
8.4
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 8.4. Supply constraint: 5.8. The numbers behind those: 16.1% poverty, 18.8% unemployment, 25% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Roosevelt Estates sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Roosevelt Estates · 39d · ~$2.9k all-in ($74/day) · score 3.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Roosevelt Estates, Arizona, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 3.1/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Roosevelt Estates is a city of 593 residents where 16.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 25.2% of income on rent. At an average rent of $986/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Roosevelt Estates eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.9/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Roosevelt Estates closes 39 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Roosevelt Estates's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1.9/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Roosevelt Estates runs $1,772 to $4,013 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 39 days of typical timeline and $986/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 5.8/10 in Roosevelt Estates, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Arizona, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Roosevelt Estates: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Arizona's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $4,013 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Roosevelt Estates
Trap · 3.9/10
The 3.9/10 score combines local political climate, court bias, cost-of-eviction, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation. See the breakdown above for Roosevelt Estates-specific sub-scores.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant pays part of the rent after I give them the 5-day notice?
If your tenant pays only part of the rent after receiving a 5-day pay-or-quit notice in Arizona, you generally have a choice. You can accept the partial payment and stop the eviction process, but then you've essentially reset the clock, and you'd need to issue a new notice if they fall behind again. Or, you can accept the partial payment and still proceed with the eviction for the remaining balance, but this can complicate your case in court. It's often safer to refuse partial payments if you intend to proceed with the eviction, or clearly state in writing that accepting partial payment does not waive your right to evict for the full amount due. Consult an attorney for specific advice in this situation.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant in Roosevelt Estates for having an unauthorized pet?
Yes, if your lease agreement prohibits pets or specifies certain types of pets, and the tenant violates that clause, it's a breach of the lease. You would typically issue a 10-day cure-or-quit notice. This gives the tenant 10 days to remove the pet or remedy the violation. If they fail to do so, you can then proceed with filing an eviction lawsuit based on the lease violation. Remember, this doesn't apply to service animals or emotional support animals if the tenant has a legitimate disability and has provided proper documentation.
Q3
How long does a tenant have to move out after the judge orders an eviction?
Once a judge grants you a Writ of Restitution in Arizona, the tenant typically has a short period, often 5 calendar days, to move out voluntarily before the sheriff can physically remove them. The exact timing can sometimes vary based on the specific court order and the sheriff's schedule in Gila County. It's crucial not to try to remove them yourself during this period; wait for the sheriff.
Q4
What are the rules for returning a security deposit in Roosevelt Estates?
In Roosevelt Estates, as per Arizona law, you have 14 business days after the tenant moves out and demands the return of the deposit to either return the full deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions for damages and unpaid rent. If you fail to do so, the tenant can sue you for double the amount wrongfully withheld. Make sure to document any damages with photos or videos before and after the tenancy.
Q5
Do I need an attorney for an eviction in Roosevelt Estates?
You are not legally required to have an attorney for an eviction in Arizona; you can represent yourself in Justice Court. However, the eviction process has strict procedural rules, and any mistakes can lead to delays or even dismissal of your case, costing you more in lost rent and legal fees down the line. For complex cases, uncooperative tenants, or if you're simply unsure about the process, hiring an attorney specializing in landlord-tenant law is highly recommended to ensure everything is handled correctly and efficiently.
A 3.1/10 places Roosevelt Estates in the 96th percentile of Arizona cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Roosevelt Estates (3.1/10)
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