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Leland, MI Eviction Risk Score Leelanau County · Michigan · Population 400

3.2 Low
21.8%Tenant-law probability
$2,679–6,643Typical eviction cost
64 daysTypical timeline
13.0%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate
5.7
Dem margin +5.2% in 2020
Regional political climate
5.7
Dem margin +5.2% in 2020
State political climate
3.3
Economic stress
1.5
1.3% poverty · 0.0% unemployed
Supply constraint
3.9
13.0% renters
Rent-control risk
2.4
Eviction process difficulty
3.5
Tenant organizing strength
3.9
13.0% renters
Housing court bias
2.7

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Leland, MI

Leland, MI has an eviction risk score of 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Leelanau County and the state of Michigan. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 1.3%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Leelanau County voted Democratic by 5.2 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.2/10, Leland is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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