In court-decided eviction outcomes for Naranja, FL, tenants prevail in roughly 14.7% 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
28d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Naranja, FL 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
$1.2–3.3k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Naranja, FL costs landlords $1,164 to $3,329 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,713
41% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Naranja, FL is $1,713 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 41% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
75.5%
of households
75.5% of occupied housing units in Naranja, FL 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
29.2%
10.8% unemp.
29.2% of Naranja, FL residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 10.8%. 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 +11.5% (2024)
5.8
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.8
State political climate
Florida legislature & governorship
1.5
Economic stress
29.2% poverty · 10.8% unemp.
9.0
Supply constraint
$1,713 average · 75.5% renters
9.3
Rent Control risk
41.3% of income on rent
8.9
Eviction process difficulty
28 days filing → judgment
1.9
Tenant organizing strength
75.5% renters
9.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
9.0
Geographic context
Risk heat across Naranja and the region
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How Naranja compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Miami-Dade County
Very High
#3of 70 cities
#3 of 70 cities in Miami-Dade County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Florida
Very High
#3of 949 cities
#3 of 949 cities in Florida for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
3
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 3/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.3 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
28d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,713/mo. A contested eviction takes 28 days and costs $1,164–$3,329 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
75.5%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 15,796 residents, 75.5% rent. 41% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 29.2% 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 (GOP margin +11.5% (2024)). State climate at 1.5, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.5
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.5/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.9, housing court bias 9, rent-control risk 8.9. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.1 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
9
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 9. Supply constraint: 9.3. The numbers behind those: 29.2% poverty, 10.8% unemployment, 41% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Naranja sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Naranja · 28d · ~$2.2k all-in ($80/day) · score 3National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Naranja, Florida, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 3/10 (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.
Naranja is a city of 15,796 residents where 75.5% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 41.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,713/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 Naranja 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 Naranja 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 Naranja's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 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 Naranja runs $1,164 to $3,329 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 $1,713/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 9.8/10 in Naranja, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (8.9/10). 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 Florida, 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 Naranja: 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 Florida's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $3,329 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Naranja
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare Naranja to neighboring cities in Miami-Dade County via the grid below. The 6.1/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under FS Chapter 83 Part II. Miami-Dade County 2020 presidential margin: D+7.4. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for Florida statutory detail.
04Eviction filings
Live filings tracking · Eviction Lab
Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System, county-level. Last update 2026-01-01.
In the most recent month, 1,352 eviction cases were filed across the tracker's coverage area, 0.99× the historical baseline (below baseline). Past 12 months: 15,853 filings. Pandemic-era cumulative: 87,794.
1,352Past month
15,853Past 12 months
0.99×vs baseline (past mo)
16.2%Repeat-tenant filings
Notice requirement: at least three days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: $185 filing fee.
Last 36 months of filings2023-01-01 – 2025-12-01
Filings stayed roughly flat over the past 12 months.
Source: Eviction Lab Tracking System, Princeton University. Open Data Commons Attribution license.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Naranja for being a few days late on rent?
Yes, you can initiate the eviction process if a tenant is late on rent. In Naranja, like the rest of Florida, you must first serve a 3-day pay-or-quit notice. If they don't pay or move out within those three days, you can file for eviction. There's no grace period required by state law, but your lease might specify one.
Q2
Is Naranja landlord-friendly or tenant-friendly?
While Florida state law offers a relatively quick eviction process, Naranja's specific sub-scores suggest a more tenant-friendly environment within the court system. High housing-court bias (9) and tenant organizing strength (9.8) mean landlords should expect more scrutiny and potential for tenant-side advocacy than in other areas. It's an elevated risk area for landlords.
Q3
How long does it typically take to get a tenant out in Naranja?
The typical eviction timeline in Naranja is around 28 days from serving the notice to a final lockout. However, this is an average. If the tenant contests the eviction, gets legal aid, or if there are court delays, it can easily extend to 60 days or more. Be prepared for variations.
Q4
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Naranja?
While you can technically represent yourself in a Florida eviction, it is highly recommended to hire an attorney in Naranja. The process has strict legal requirements, and errors can cause significant delays and added costs. Given the elevated risk score and sub-scores for housing-court bias and tenant organizing, legal counsel can be invaluable.
A 3/10 places Naranja in the 100th percentile of Florida 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 Naranja (3/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
