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
44.5%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Weweantic, MA, tenants prevail in roughly 44.5% 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
207d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Weweantic, MA until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 207 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$11.6–32.1k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Weweantic, MA costs landlords $11,624 to $32,143 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,807
34% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Weweantic, MA is $1,807 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 34% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
11.3%
of households
11.3% of occupied housing units in Weweantic, MA 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
1.0%
14.0% unemp.
1.0% of Weweantic, MA residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 14.0%. 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 +8.8% (2024)
6.3
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.3
State political climate
Massachusetts legislature & governorship
6.2
Economic stress
1.0% poverty · 14.0% unemp.
5.6
Supply constraint
$1,807 average · 11.3% renters
1.8
Rent Control risk
33.8% of income on rent
5.8
Eviction process difficulty
207 days filing → judgment
5.6
Tenant organizing strength
11.3% renters
2.4
Housing court bias
County bench composition
3.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Weweantic and the region
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How Weweantic compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Plymouth County
High
#7of 30 cities
#7 of 30 cities in Plymouth County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Massachusetts
Elevated
#75of 248 cities
#75 of 248 cities in Massachusetts for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
6
/ 10 · ELEVATED
The verdict
A Elevated-tier market.
Composite 6/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+3.1 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
207d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,807/mo. A contested eviction takes 207 days and costs $11,624–$32,143 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
11.3%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,452 residents, 11.3% rent. 34% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 1.0% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.3
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.3 and 6.3 (Dem margin +8.8% (2024)). State climate at 6.2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
6.2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 6.2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 5.6, housing court bias 3.8, rent-control risk 5.8. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +0.6 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.6. Supply constraint: 1.8. The numbers behind those: 1.0% poverty, 14.0% unemployment, 34% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Weweantic sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Weweantic · 207d · ~$21.9k all-in ($106/day) · score 6National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Weweantic, Massachusetts, presents an elevated-friction market where documented notices and proactive screening matter. The Eviction Risk Score is 6/10 (ELEVATED 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 Elevated-friction market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Weweantic is a city of 1,452 residents where 11.3% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 33.8% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,807/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 Weweantic eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 5.6/10, 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 Weweantic closes 207 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 Weweantic's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 3.8/10 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 Weweantic runs $11,624 to $32,143 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 207 days of typical timeline and $1,807/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.4/10 in Weweantic, and the city has limited rent control exposure (5.8/10). 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 Massachusetts, 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 Weweantic: 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 ELEVATED 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 Massachusetts's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $32,143 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Weweantic
Trap · 17.4 POINTS
Plymouth County voted Democratic by 17.4 points in 2020, a baseline that correlates with tenant-protective legislative pressure under MGL 239 + Housing Court.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the best way to handle a tenant who's always late with rent?
Consistency is key. Apply late fees exactly as outlined in your lease, every time. If they are consistently late but eventually pay, consider a lease addendum or renewal with a higher late fee, or a shorter lease term to give you more flexibility. If they frequently exceed the grace period, issue the 14-day pay-or-quit notice as soon as legally possible after the rent is due. Don't let it slide.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant in Weweantic without a lawyer?
Technically, yes, but it's highly discouraged. Massachusetts Housing Court judges are very particular about procedure. One small error in your notice, filing, or service can lead to your case being dismissed, forcing you to restart from scratch. Given the 207-day average timeline and high costs, a lawyer is an investment that usually pays for itself by preventing costly delays and mistakes. The eviction-process-difficulty sub-score of 5.6 reflects this complexity.
Q3
What if my tenant claims financial hardship?
Listen to them. While you are not obligated to accept excuses, this is an opportunity for "cash for keys." If they are genuinely struggling, they might be open to a mutual agreement to vacate in exchange for some financial assistance (e.g., help with moving costs, or waiving a portion of back rent). This is almost always faster and cheaper than a contested eviction. Always get any agreement in writing.
Q4
Are there any rent control laws in Weweantic, MA?
No. Massachusetts has a statewide ban on rent control. This means Weweantic cannot implement its own rent control ordinances. You are generally free to set market rates for new leases and renewals, though notice periods for rent increases apply. Our Massachusetts rent control rules page explains this further. The rent-control-risk sub-score for Weweantic is 5.8, which is slightly elevated due to ongoing legislative attempts at the state level, not local ordinances.
Q5
How do I know if my tenant will be a problem before I rent to them?
Thorough screening. Don't just rely on a credit score. Get a full background check including criminal history and eviction reports. Call all previous landlords, not just the current one, and ask specific questions about payment history, property care, and neighbor relations. Verify income and employment directly with the source. A good tenant is your best defense against the high costs and long timelines of eviction in Weweantic.
A 6/10 places Weweantic in the 80th percentile of Massachusetts 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 Weweantic (6/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
