Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
12.7%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Broeck Pointe, KY, tenants prevail in roughly 12.7% 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
31d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Broeck Pointe, KY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 31 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.1–3.0k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Broeck Pointe, KY costs landlords $1,109 to $2,971 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,357
28% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Broeck Pointe, KY is $1,357 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 28% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
5.1%
of households
5.1% of occupied housing units in Broeck Pointe, KY 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
1.2%
2.3% unemp.
1.2% of Broeck Pointe, KY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 2.3%. 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 +16.6% (2024)
6.4
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.4
State political climate
Kentucky legislature & governorship
2.1
Economic stress
1.2% poverty · 2.3% unemp.
3.1
Supply constraint
$1,357 average · 5.1% renters
2.0
Rent Control risk
28.5% of income on rent
1.2
Eviction process difficulty
31 days filing → judgment
1.9
Tenant organizing strength
5.1% renters
2.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.3
Geographic context
Risk heat across Broeck Pointe and the region
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How Broeck Pointe compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Jefferson County
Low
#54of 81 cities
#54 of 81 cities in Jefferson County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Kentucky
Moderate
#326of 553 cities
#326 of 553 cities in Kentucky 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-0.9 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
31d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,357/mo. A contested eviction takes 31 days and costs $1,109–$2,971 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.1%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 205 residents, 5.1% rent. 28% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 1.2% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.4
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.4 and 6.4 (Dem margin +16.6% (2024)). State climate at 2.1, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.1
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.1/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.9, housing court bias 1.3, rent-control risk 1.2. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.1 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
3.1
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 3.1. Supply constraint: 2. The numbers behind those: 1.2% poverty, 2.3% unemployment, 28% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Broeck Pointe sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Broeck Pointe · 31d · ~$2.0k all-in ($66/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 Broeck Pointe, Kentucky, 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.
Broeck Pointe is a city of 205 residents where 5.1% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 28.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,357/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 Broeck Pointe 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 Broeck Pointe closes 31 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 Broeck Pointe's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1.3/10 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 Broeck Pointe runs $1,109 to $2,971 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 31 days of typical timeline and $1,357/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2/10 in Broeck Pointe, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1.2/10). 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 Kentucky, 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 Broeck Pointe: 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 Kentucky's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,971 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Broeck Pointe
Trap · KRS 383 URLTA OPT-IN
Compare Broeck Pointe to nearby cities in Jefferson County via the related-cities grid below. Each municipality scores separately on the same nine sub-factors. State context: KRS 383 URLTA opt-in.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Broeck Pointe without a lawyer?
Yes, you can represent yourself in a Kentucky eviction case. However, the process has specific legal requirements for notices and court filings. Many landlords find hiring an attorney saves time and reduces the risk of costly errors, especially if the tenant contests the eviction. It's often worth the investment.
Q2
How long does the 7-day notice period really mean?
The 7-day notice means the tenant has seven full calendar days from the day they receive the notice to either pay the rent in full or move out. If you mail it, account for mailing time. Do not count the day of service. If the seventh day falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline usually extends to the next business day.
Q3
What if my tenant pays after the 7-day notice period but before court?
If they pay all past-due rent, late fees, and any other legitimate charges outlined in your notice, you generally must accept it, and the eviction process stops. However, if you've already filed in court, you might still be able to recover filing fees. Consult your attorney on the specifics here.
Q4
Can I keep the security deposit for unpaid rent?
Yes, under Kentucky law, you can deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit. You must still provide the tenant with an itemized list of deductions within 60 days of them moving out, clearly stating how much was withheld for rent and any damages. Make sure you document everything.
Q5
Is "cash for keys" a good idea in Broeck Pointe?
Often, yes. Offering a tenant a small amount of cash (e.g., $500-$1,000) to move out quickly and leave the property clean can save you thousands in legal fees, lost rent during the eviction process, and potential property damage. Get a written agreement that they will vacate by a specific date and leave the property in good condition, and only hand over the cash once you've confirmed they've moved out and the property is acceptable. It's a business decision that can save you headaches.
A 2.2/10 places Broeck Pointe in the 42nd percentile of Kentucky 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.
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