Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts — pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
30.1%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Lemmon Valley, NV, tenants prevail in roughly 30.1% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation — landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
83d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Lemmon Valley, NV until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 83 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$3.0–8.4k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Lemmon Valley, NV costs landlords $2,992 to $8,416 all-in — court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,795
52% stretched on rent
Median gross rent in Lemmon Valley, NV is $1,795 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 52% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent — the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
4.2%
of households
4.2% of occupied housing units in Lemmon Valley, NV 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
5.8%
3.3% unemp.
5.8% of Lemmon Valley, NV residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.3%. 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 +1.0% (2024)
3.9
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.9
State political climate
Nevada legislature & governorship
3.7
Economic stress
5.8% poverty · 3.3% unemp.
4.3
Supply constraint
$1,795 average · 4.2% renters
2.0
Rent Control risk
52.3% of income on rent
2.0
Eviction process difficulty
83 days filing → judgment
3.3
Tenant organizing strength
4.2% renters
2.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
2.7
Geographic context
Risk heat across Lemmon Valley and the region
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How Lemmon Valley compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Washoe County
Very Low
#13of 13 cities
#13 of 13 cities in Washoe County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Nevada
Very Low
#125of 132 cities
#125 of 132 cities in Nevada for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.7
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 2.7/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.4 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
83d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,795/mo. A contested eviction takes 83 days and costs $2,992–$8,416 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 4,412 residents, 4.2% rent. 52% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 5.8% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.9
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.9 and 3.9 (Dem margin +1.0% (2024)). State climate at 3.7 — mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
3.7
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 3.7/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies — and shows up in process. Eviction process difficulty reads 3.3, housing court bias 2.7, rent-control risk 2.0. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-1.7 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.3
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.3. Supply constraint: 2.0. The numbers behind those: 5.8% poverty, 3.3% unemployment, 52% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Lemmon Valley sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Lemmon Valley · 83d · ~$5.7k all-in ($69/day) · score 2.7National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Lemmon Valley, Nevada, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.7/10 (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.
Lemmon Valley is a city of 4,412 residents where 4.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 52.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,795/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 Lemmon Valley eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 3.3/10 — 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 Lemmon Valley closes 83 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 Lemmon Valley's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 2.7/10 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 Lemmon Valley runs $2,992 to $8,416 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 83 days of typical timeline and $1,795/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.0/10 in Lemmon Valley, and the city has limited rent control exposure (2.0/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5–3x 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 Nevada, deposit cap and refund window are statute — exceed 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 Lemmon Valley: 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 — 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 Nevada's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $8,416 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Lemmon Valley
Trap · NRS 40.253 SUMMARY
Compare Lemmon Valley to nearby cities in Storey County via the related-cities grid below. Each municipality scores separately on the same nine sub-factors. State context: NRS 40.253 Summary.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
How long does an eviction usually take in Lemmon Valley?
On average, a typical eviction in Lemmon Valley takes about 83 days from the time you issue the first notice until the tenant is removed. This can vary based on whether the tenant contests the eviction or if there are any court backlogs.
Q2
What's the maximum security deposit I can charge in Nevada?
In Nevada, including Lemmon Valley, you can charge a security deposit up to 3.00 months' rent. This limit is set by state law to protect both landlords and tenants.
Q3
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Lemmon Valley?
While you can technically represent yourself in an eviction case, it's highly recommended to consult with or hire an attorney. Eviction laws are specific, and procedural errors can cause significant delays and added costs. An attorney ensures you follow all legal requirements.
Q4
Can I evict a tenant for no reason in Lemmon Valley?
Nevada does not have a statewide just-cause eviction requirement. For month-to-month leases or after a fixed-term lease expires, you can typically terminate a tenancy with a 30-day notice without needing to state a specific "just cause." However, you cannot evict for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.
Q5
What if my tenant pays part of the rent after I give notice?
If a tenant pays only a partial amount after receiving a 7-day pay-or-quit notice, you generally have a choice. You can accept the partial payment and potentially restart the notice period, or you can refuse it and proceed with the eviction for the full amount. Accepting partial payment can sometimes complicate the eviction process, so consult with an attorney before doing so.
A 2.7/10 places Lemmon Valley in the 8th percentile of Nevada cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1–10 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 Lemmon Valley (2.7/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
