In court-decided eviction outcomes for New Kingman-Butler, AZ, tenants prevail in roughly 18.8% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation — landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
38d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in New Kingman-Butler, AZ until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 38 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.9–4.0k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in New Kingman-Butler, AZ costs landlords $1,876 to $4,020 all-in — court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,018
27% stretched on rent
Median gross rent in New Kingman-Butler, AZ is $1,018 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 27% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent — the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
34.2%
of households
34.2% of occupied housing units in New Kingman-Butler, 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
24.1%
3.6% unemp.
24.1% of New Kingman-Butler, AZ residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.6%. 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 +55.8% (2024)
3.2
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.2
State political climate
Arizona legislature & governorship
2.2
Economic stress
24.1% poverty · 3.6% unemp.
7.0
Supply constraint
$1,018 average · 34.2% renters
6.1
Rent Control risk
26.5% of income on rent
4.6
Eviction process difficulty
38 days filing → judgment
2.0
Tenant organizing strength
34.2% renters
6.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.6
Geographic context
Risk heat across New Kingman-Butler and the region
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How New Kingman-Butler compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Mohave County
High
#7of 41 cities
#7 of 41 cities in Mohave County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arizona
Elevated
#122of 464 cities
#122 of 464 cities in Arizona for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.5
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.9 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
38d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,018/mo. A contested eviction takes 38 days and costs $1,876–$4,020 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
34.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 13,993 residents, 34.2% rent. 27% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 24.1% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.2
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.2 and 3.2 (GOP margin +55.8% (2024)). State climate at 2.2 — mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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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 shows up in process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.0, housing court bias 6.6, rent-control risk 4.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.0 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
7.0
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 7.0. Supply constraint: 6.1. The numbers behind those: 24.1% poverty, 3.6% unemployment, 27% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
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Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
New Kingman-Butler sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
New Kingman-Butler · 38d · ~$2.9k all-in ($78/day) · score 4.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in New Kingman-Butler, Arizona, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.5/10 (MODERATE 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.
New Kingman-Butler is a city of 13,993 residents where 34.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 26.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,018/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 New Kingman-Butler eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.0/10 — 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 New Kingman-Butler closes 38 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 New Kingman-Butler's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.6/10 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 New Kingman-Butler runs $1,876 to $4,020 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 38 days of typical timeline and $1,018/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 6.8/10 in New Kingman-Butler, and the city has limited rent control exposure (4.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5–3x 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 — exceed 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 New Kingman-Butler: 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 MODERATE tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one — 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 $4,020 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in New Kingman-Butler
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare New Kingman-Butler to neighboring cities in Mohave County via the grid below. The 4.5/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under ARLTA ARS 33. Mohave County 2020 presidential margin: R+51.3. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for Arizona statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant for any reason in New Kingman-Butler?
No, you need a legal reason (just cause) for most evictions in Arizona. Common reasons include non-payment of rent, lease violations, or material damage to the property. For a month-to-month lease, you can generally terminate with a 30-day no-cause notice, but that's different from an eviction for a breach. Arizona does not have statewide just-cause eviction requirements for non-payment or lease violations, which means if a tenant violates the lease, you can proceed with eviction without proving a "just cause" beyond the violation itself.
Q2
How long does it typically take to get a tenant out once I file in court?
Once you've filed the Special Detainer action in Mohave County, it generally takes another 3-4 weeks to get a court hearing, judgment, and then for the sheriff to execute the Writ of Restitution. The total timeline from first missed payment to tenant out is about 38 days in New Kingman-Butler.
Q3
What if my tenant claims they can't pay due to a job loss?
While unfortunate, a tenant's financial hardship does not automatically stop the eviction process for non-payment of rent in Arizona. You can choose to work with them on a payment plan, but you are not legally required to. If they can't pay, you must still serve the 5-day pay-or-quit notice and proceed with eviction if payment isn't made. There are no statewide source-of-income protections in Arizona that would prevent an eviction based on the *source* of their income changing, only if they cannot pay the rent.
Q4
Can I keep the security deposit for unpaid rent?
Yes, in Arizona, you can deduct unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, and cleaning costs from the security deposit. You must provide an itemized statement of these deductions within 14 business days of the tenant moving out. If the rent-to-income ratio is high (26.5% here), tenants may struggle, so clear communication about deposit usage is critical. Learn more at Arizona eviction risk overview.
Q5
Should I always hire an attorney for an eviction?
For an everyday landlord, especially if it's your first eviction or if the tenant is contesting it, hiring an attorney is highly recommended. They ensure proper procedure, file paperwork correctly, and represent you in court. While it adds to the cost, it often prevents costly delays or mistakes that could prolong the process or even lead to dismissal of your case. If you're confident in the process and the tenant isn't fighting it, you *can* represent yourself, but it's a risk.
A 4.5/10 places New Kingman-Butler in the 74th 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 1–10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has risen sharply 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 New Kingman-Butler (4.5/10)
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