In court-decided eviction outcomes for La Salle, CO, tenants prevail in roughly 36.7% 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
97d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in La Salle, CO until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 97 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$3.9–12.3k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in La Salle, CO costs landlords $3,867 to $12,282 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,559
30% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in La Salle, CO is $1,559 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 30% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
12.0%
of households
12.0% of occupied housing units in La Salle, CO 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
8.3%
2.1% unemp.
8.3% of La Salle, CO residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 2.1%. 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 +21.0% (2024)
4.7
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.7
State political climate
Colorado legislature & governorship
4.7
Economic stress
8.3% poverty · 2.1% unemp.
4.3
Supply constraint
$1,559 average · 12.0% renters
5.3
Rent Control risk
30.0% of income on rent
8.1
Eviction process difficulty
97 days filing → judgment
4.0
Tenant organizing strength
12.0% renters
3.2
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.3
Geographic context
Risk heat across La Salle and the region
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How La Salle compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Weld County
Very Low
#21of 25 cities
#21 of 25 cities in Weld County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Colorado
Low
#330of 479 cities
#330 of 479 cities in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.1
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.1/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.3 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
97d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,559/mo. A contested eviction takes 97 days and costs $3,867–$12,282 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
12.0%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 3,061 residents, 12.0% rent. 30% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 8.3% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.7
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.7 and 4.7 (GOP margin +21.0% (2024)). State climate at 4.7, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
4.7
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 4.7/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 4, housing court bias 6.3, rent-control risk 8.1. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-1.0 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.3
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.3. Supply constraint: 5.3. The numbers behind those: 8.3% poverty, 2.1% unemployment, 30% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
La Salle sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
La Salle · 97d · ~$8.1k all-in ($83/day) · score 4.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in La Salle, Colorado, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.1/10 (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.
La Salle is a city of 3,061 residents where 12.0% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 30.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,559/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 La Salle eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 4/10, 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 La Salle closes 97 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 La Salle's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.3/10 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 La Salle runs $3,867 to $12,282 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 97 days of typical timeline and $1,559/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.2/10 in La Salle, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (8.1/10). 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 Colorado, 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 La Salle: 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, 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 Colorado's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $12,282 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in La Salle
Trap · 8.1/10
The 5.3/10 score weighs nine sub-factors including political climate, court bias, supply constraint, and tenant organizing strength. La Salle's rent-control-risk sub-score is 8.1/10, driven by demographic and political pressure for tenant relief.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in La Salle for no reason?
Colorado law, including in La Salle, does not have a statewide "just-cause" eviction requirement for non-renewal of a lease. This means you can choose not to renew a lease without providing a specific reason, provided you give the tenant a 91-day notice. However, you cannot evict for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation for the tenant exercising their legal rights.
Q2
What if my tenant claims they can't pay due to financial hardship?
While you might sympathize, financial hardship is generally not a legal defense against eviction for non-payment of rent in Colorado. Your obligation is to follow the legal process. You can, however, choose to work with the tenant, offer a payment plan, or explore "cash for keys" as an alternative to formal eviction, but this is at your discretion. Remember, Colorado has source-of-income protection, meaning you cannot discriminate against tenants based on where their income comes from.
Q3
How long does it take for the sheriff to remove a tenant after a court order?
Once you have a court order for possession, you'll need to schedule a lockout with the Weld County Sheriff's office. The exact timing can vary based on their schedule and workload, but it typically happens within a few days to a week after you submit the necessary paperwork and fees to the sheriff.
Q4
Can I keep the security deposit for unpaid rent?
Yes, in Colorado, you can deduct unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, and cleaning costs from the security deposit. You must provide the tenant with an itemized statement of deductions within 30 days (or 60 days if specified in the lease) of them vacating the property. Be precise with your accounting. For more details on what you can and can't deduct, check out Colorado security deposit rules.
Q5
What are the biggest risks for landlords in La Salle?
The biggest risks in La Salle are the potential for future rent control (sub-score 8.1), which could impact your ability to raise rents, and a slightly tenant-favored housing court (sub-score 6.3), meaning judges might scrutinize your actions more closely. Economic stress (sub-score 4.3) and supply constraints (sub-score 5.3) also play a role. Always stay updated on Colorado rent control rules and local regulations.
A 4.1/10 places La Salle in the 36th percentile of Colorado 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 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 La Salle (4.1/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
