In court-decided eviction outcomes for Genesee, ID, tenants prevail in roughly 17.1% 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
25d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Genesee, ID until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 25 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.8–2.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Genesee, ID costs landlords $786 to $2,725 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,148
49% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Genesee, ID is $1,148 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 49% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
14.6%
of households
14.6% of occupied housing units in Genesee, ID 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
10.2%
3.4% unemp.
10.2% of Genesee, ID residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.4%. 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 +8.0% (2024)
4.0
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.0
State political climate
Idaho legislature & governorship
1.6
Economic stress
10.2% poverty · 3.4% unemp.
5.3
Supply constraint
$1,148 average · 14.6% renters
5.2
Rent Control risk
49.3% of income on rent
9.5
Eviction process difficulty
25 days filing → judgment
1.2
Tenant organizing strength
14.6% renters
3.3
Housing court bias
County bench composition
7.4
Geographic context
Risk heat across Genesee and the region
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How Genesee compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Latah County
Moderate
#6of 11 cities
#6 of 11 cities in Latah County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Idaho
Elevated
#76of 236 cities
#76 of 236 cities in Idaho for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.1
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.1/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend-0.1 over 50 yr
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Steady ratchet · no large swings
25d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,148/mo. A contested eviction takes 25 days and costs $786–$2,725 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
14.6%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,265 residents, 14.6% rent. 49% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 10.2% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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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 +8.0% (2024)). State climate at 1.6, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.6
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.6/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.2, housing court bias 7.4, rent-control risk 9.5. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.8 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.3
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.3. Supply constraint: 5.2. The numbers behind those: 10.2% poverty, 3.4% unemployment, 49% 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
Genesee sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Genesee · 25d · ~$1.8k all-in ($70/day) · score 2.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Genesee, Idaho, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.1/10 (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.
Genesee is a city of 1,265 residents where 14.6% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 49.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,148/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 Genesee eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.2/10, 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 Genesee closes 25 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 Genesee's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 7.4/10 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 Genesee runs $786 to $2,725 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 25 days of typical timeline and $1,148/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.3/10 in Genesee, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.5/10). 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 Idaho, 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 Genesee: 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 Idaho's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,725 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Genesee
Trap · 33.6 POINTS
Politically, Nez Perce County voted Republican by 33.6 points in 2020, a baseline that correlates with landlord-neutral legislative pressure. Combined with 49.3% rent-to-income ratio, expect baseline enforcement of Idaho Code 6-303.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant pays part of the rent after I serve the 3-day notice?
If you accept a partial payment, you generally waive your right to evict based on that specific 3-day notice. You would need to issue a new notice for the remaining balance. It's often better to refuse partial payments during the notice period unless you have a clear, written agreement to defer the eviction process. Consult an attorney before accepting anything less than the full amount due.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant in Genesee for having unauthorized pets?
Yes, if your lease explicitly prohibits pets or requires prior approval. This would typically fall under a lease violation. You'd serve a notice to cure or quit, giving them a specific timeframe (often 3 or 10 days, depending on the lease and severity) to remove the pet or vacate. If they don't comply, you can proceed with an eviction. Always refer to your lease terms.
Q3
How often can I raise the rent in Genesee?
Idaho has no statewide rent control, so you can raise the rent as often as you like, provided you give proper notice. For month-to-month tenancies, a 30-day written notice is standard before the rent increase takes effect. For fixed-term leases, you can only raise the rent upon renewal of the lease, unless specific terms in the lease allow for it (which is rare and should be reviewed by an attorney).
Q4
What are common mistakes landlords make during eviction in Genesee?
The most common mistakes include improper notice (wrong dates, incorrect amounts), attempting self-help eviction (changing locks, shutting off utilities), failing to properly serve documents, and not keeping thorough records. Any of these can lead to delays, dismissal of your case, and even counter-lawsuits from the tenant. Always follow the law precisely and document everything.
Q5
Do I need a lawyer for every eviction in Genesee?
While not legally required for every eviction, it is highly recommended, especially if you are not experienced with court procedures. An attorney ensures all notices are correct, filings are timely, and your case is presented effectively. Their expertise can save you time and money by preventing errors that could prolong the process. It's an investment in getting your property back quickly. Consider reviewing Idaho tenant protections to understand potential pitfalls.
A 2.1/10 places Genesee in the 72nd percentile of Idaho 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 Genesee (2.1/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
