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
31.0%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Suissevale, NH, tenants prevail in roughly 31.0% 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
59d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Suissevale, NH until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 59 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$2.3–5.6k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Suissevale, NH costs landlords $2,315 to $5,557 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,365
16% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Suissevale, NH is $1,365 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 16% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
15.2%
of households
15.2% of occupied housing units in Suissevale, NH 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
3.7%
3.6% unemp.
3.7% of Suissevale, NH residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 3.6%. 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 +1.7% (2024)
5.0
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.0
State political climate
New Hampshire legislature & governorship
3.6
Economic stress
3.7% poverty · 3.6% unemp.
1.8
Supply constraint
$1,365 average · 15.2% renters
1.0
Rent Control risk
16.1% of income on rent
2.7
Eviction process difficulty
59 days filing → judgment
3.5
Tenant organizing strength
15.2% renters
1.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
2.9
Geographic context
Risk heat across Suissevale and the region
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How Suissevale compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Carroll County
Very Low
#9of 9 cities
#9 of 9 cities in Carroll County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New Hampshire
Very Low
#98of 100 cities
#98 of 100 cities in New Hampshire for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
3.6
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 3.6/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.1 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
59d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,365/mo. A contested eviction takes 59 days and costs $2,315–$5,557 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
15.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 230 residents, 15.2% rent. 16% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 3.7% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5 and 5 (GOP margin +1.7% (2024)). State climate at 3.6, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
3.6
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 3.6/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 3.5, housing court bias 2.9, rent-control risk 2.7. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-1.5 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
1.8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 1.8. Supply constraint: 1. The numbers behind those: 3.7% poverty, 3.6% unemployment, 16% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Suissevale sits in the slow but cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Suissevale · 59d · ~$3.9k all-in ($67/day) · score 3.6National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Suissevale, New Hampshire, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 3.6/10 (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.
Suissevale is a city of 230 residents where 15.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 16.1% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,365/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 Suissevale eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 3.5/10, 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 Suissevale closes 59 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 Suissevale's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 2.9/10 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 Suissevale runs $2,315 to $5,557 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 59 days of typical timeline and $1,365/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 1/10 in Suissevale, and the city has limited rent control exposure (2.7/10). 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 New Hampshire, 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 Suissevale: 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, 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 New Hampshire's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $5,557 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Suissevale
Trap · NEW HAMPSHIRE
Belknap County court applies New Hampshire statute uniformly. Filing fee, notice period, and trial-to-writ timeline are set at the state level. At 4.1/10 local risk, default judgment frequency is typical.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a tenant out for not paying rent?
The fastest you can realistically get a tenant out for non-payment, assuming they don't fight it and you act immediately, is around 30-45 days. This accounts for the 7-day notice, filing time, court hearing, and sheriff's enforcement. Any contested hearing or appeal will stretch this out significantly, closer to the 59-day average.
Q2
Can I turn off utilities if a tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. In New Hampshire, it is illegal to turn off a tenant's utilities (electricity, water, heat, etc.) or change the locks to force them out. This is considered a "self-help eviction" and can result in severe penalties, including fines and having to pay the tenant damages. Always follow the legal eviction process.
Q3
Do I really need a lawyer for an eviction in Suissevale?
While you can technically represent yourself in court, it's highly recommended to hire a landlord-tenant attorney. The legal process has specific rules and procedures. A single mistake in notice, filing, or court presentation can cause your case to be dismissed, forcing you to start over and incurring more costs and lost rent. Given the $2,315, $5,557 cost range, a lawyer is an investment to get it right the first time.
Q4
What if my tenant claims they have a medical emergency and can't pay?
Sympathy is one thing, but your lease is a contract. While you can choose to be lenient, legally, you are still entitled to the rent. If you allow a delay, get it in writing with a clear payment plan and new deadlines. However, remember the 7-day pay-or-quit notice is your first step if rent isn't paid. Don't let emotions derail your business.
Q5
Can I refuse to rent to someone with a Section 8 voucher?
No, you cannot. New Hampshire has statewide source-of-income protection. This means you cannot discriminate against applicants based on their lawful source of income, which includes housing vouchers like Section 8. You must apply your standard screening criteria equally to all applicants, regardless of their income source.
Q6
What are the rules for late fees on rent in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire law doesn't explicitly cap late fees, but they must be "reasonable." Generally, a late fee of 5% of the monthly rent is considered reasonable. Make sure your lease clearly states the amount of the late fee and when it will be assessed (e.g., after a 5-day grace period). Don't try to charge excessive fees; a court could deem them punitive and unenforceable.
A 3.6/10 places Suissevale in the 8th percentile of New Hampshire 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 Suissevale (3.6/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
