In court-decided eviction outcomes for Tyronza, AR, tenants prevail in roughly 13.0% 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
28d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Tyronza, AR until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 28 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.9–2.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Tyronza, AR costs landlords $922 to $2,731 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$667
24% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Tyronza, AR is $667 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 24% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
42.5%
of households
42.5% of occupied housing units in Tyronza, AR 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%
3.2% unemp.
16.1% of Tyronza, AR residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.2%. 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
Dem margin +2.3% (2024)
5.8
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.8
State political climate
Arkansas legislature & governorship
1.8
Economic stress
16.1% poverty · 3.2% unemp.
6.0
Supply constraint
$667 average · 42.5% renters
5.0
Rent Control risk
23.9% of income on rent
4.2
Eviction process difficulty
28 days filing → judgment
1.8
Tenant organizing strength
42.5% renters
8.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
5.6
Geographic context
Risk heat across Tyronza and the region
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How Tyronza compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Crittenden County
Very Low
#13of 15 cities
#13 of 15 cities in Crittenden County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arkansas
Low
#425of 621 cities
#425 of 621 cities in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.2
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.2/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend-1.9 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
28d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $667/mo. A contested eviction takes 28 days and costs $922–$2,731 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
42.5%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 627 residents, 42.5% rent. 24% 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.
5.8
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5.8 and 5.8 (Dem margin +2.3% (2024)). State climate at 1.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.8, housing court bias 5.6, rent-control risk 4.2. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.2 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 6. Supply constraint: 5. The numbers behind those: 16.1% poverty, 3.2% unemployment, 24% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Tyronza sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Tyronza · 28d · ~$1.8k all-in ($65/day) · score 2.2National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Tyronza, Arkansas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.2/10 (VERY 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.
Tyronza is a city of 627 residents where 42.5% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 23.9% of income on rent. At an average rent of $667/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 Tyronza eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.8/10, 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 Tyronza closes 28 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 Tyronza's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 5.6/10 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 Tyronza runs $922 to $2,731 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 28 days of typical timeline and $667/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 8/10 in Tyronza, and the city has limited rent control exposure (4.2/10). 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 Arkansas, 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 Tyronza: 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 VERY 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 Arkansas's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,731 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Tyronza
Trap · 42.5%
42.5% renter share against 627 residents produces roughly 267 rental occupants in Tyronza. Crittenden County voted D 7.2% in 2020. Eviction filings tend to cluster in the multifamily rental corridor.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant claims they're waiting for government assistance?
While compassionate, you still need to follow the legal process. Issue your 3-day notice. If they have proof of assistance coming, you can choose to pause eviction filings, but don't count on it. Get a written agreement if you decide to wait, stating specific payment dates. No statewide source-of-income protection in Arkansas means you aren't forced to accept it, but many landlords do work with tenants who show good faith.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant for breaking a rule not related to rent?
Yes, if the rule is a material term of the lease. For example, unauthorized pets, excessive noise, or property damage. Your lease must clearly state these rules. The notice period for such violations might vary depending on the lease, but generally, you'd issue a notice to cure or quit. If they don't fix the issue, you can proceed with eviction. Always refer to your lease and Ark. Code § 18-17.
Q3
Do I need a lawyer for every eviction in Tyronza?
Not legally, but it's highly recommended, especially for your first time or if the tenant is uncooperative. The eviction-process-difficulty sub-score is low (1.8/10), suggesting it's manageable. However, an attorney ensures all paperwork is correct, notices are properly served, and you navigate court procedures without missteps. Mistakes can cause delays and cost you more in the long run. Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish.
Q4
What if the tenant abandons the property?
If you have clear evidence of abandonment (e.g., utilities disconnected, personal belongings removed, no response to communication), you can often regain possession without a formal eviction. However, be absolutely certain the property is abandoned. If you're wrong, you could be liable for illegal lockout. It's often safer to get a court order or at least send a formal notice of abandonment before changing the locks. Consult legal counsel for specifics here.
Q5
How does Crittenden County affect the eviction process?
While the state law (Ark. Code § 18-17) governs the overall process, specific court procedures, local judge interpretations, and filing requirements can vary slightly from county to county or even within different district courts. For Tyronza, you'll be dealing with the Crittenden County District Court. It's always a good idea to check with the local clerk of courts or a local attorney for any specific Crittenden County eviction guide nuances. However, the core timelines and notices remain consistent with state law.
Q6
Can I raise the rent in Tyronza? Are there rent control rules?
Arkansas has no statewide rent control laws, and Tyronza specifically does not have any local rent control ordinances. This means you are generally free to raise the rent to market rates. However, you must provide proper notice, typically 30 days, before increasing the rent. Always check your lease agreement for any specific clauses regarding rent increases. The rent-control-risk sub-score for Tyronza is 4.2/10, which is moderate, indicating a low but not zero chance of future changes, so stay informed.
A 2.2/10 places Tyronza in the 43rd percentile of Arkansas 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 Tyronza (2.2/10)
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