In court-decided eviction outcomes for Audubon Park, NJ, tenants prevail in roughly 56.3% 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
176d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Audubon Park, NJ until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 176 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$10.1–21.9k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Audubon Park, NJ costs landlords $10,114 to $21,946 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$979
22% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Audubon Park, NJ is $979 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 22% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
89.0%
of households
89.0% of occupied housing units in Audubon Park, NJ 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
13.1%
6.0% unemp.
13.1% of Audubon Park, NJ residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.0%. 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 +27.4% (2024)
7.0
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
7.0
State political climate
New Jersey legislature & governorship
6.8
Economic stress
13.1% poverty · 6.0% unemp.
6.8
Supply constraint
$979 average · 89.0% renters
7.7
Rent Control risk
22.1% of income on rent
3.7
Eviction process difficulty
176 days filing → judgment
6.9
Tenant organizing strength
89.0% renters
9.9
Housing court bias
County bench composition
5.0
Geographic context
Risk heat across Audubon Park and the region
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How Audubon Park compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Camden County
Elevated
#17of 44 cities
#17 of 44 cities in Camden County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New Jersey
Elevated
#196of 696 cities
#196 of 696 cities in New Jersey for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
7.4
/ 10 · HIGH
The verdict
A High-tier market.
Composite 7.4/10. High statutory friction with active tenant counsel, so assume defenses on every filing. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+3.3 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
176d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $979/mo. A contested eviction takes 176 days and costs $10,114–$21,946 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
89.0%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,001 residents, 89.0% rent. 22% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 13.1% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
7
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 7 and 7 (Dem margin +27.4% (2024)). State climate at 6.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
6.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 6.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 6.9, housing court bias 5, rent-control risk 3.7. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +1.9 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6.8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 6.8. Supply constraint: 7.7. The numbers behind those: 13.1% poverty, 6.0% unemployment, 22% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Audubon Park sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Audubon Park · 176d · ~$16.0k all-in ($91/day) · score 7.4National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Audubon Park, New Jersey, presents a high-friction environment where attorney involvement on every filing is the norm. The Eviction Risk Score is 7.4/10 (HIGH 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 High-friction landlord market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Audubon Park is a city of 1,001 residents where 89.0% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 22.1% of income on rent. At an average rent of $979/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 Audubon Park eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 6.9/10, 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 Audubon Park closes 176 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 Audubon Park's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 5/10 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 Audubon Park runs $10,114 to $21,946 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 176 days of typical timeline and $979/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 9.9/10 in Audubon Park, and the city has limited rent control exposure (3.7/10). 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 Jersey, 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 Audubon Park: 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 HIGH 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 Jersey's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $21,946 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Audubon Park
Trap · 33.5 POINTS
Politically, Camden County voted Democratic by 33.5 points in 2020, a baseline that correlates with tenant-protective legislative pressure. Combined with 22.1% rent-to-income ratio, expect active enforcement of NJSA 2A:18-61.1 Anti-Eviction Act.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Audubon Park if their lease expires?
No, not without a just cause. New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires landlords to have a legally recognized reason to evict a tenant, even if their lease term has ended. Simply letting the lease expire is not a just cause in New Jersey. You need grounds like non-payment, lease violations, or specific circumstances like owner occupancy. This is a critical distinction from many other states.
Q2
What if my tenant claims financial hardship in court?
Judges in New Jersey often show leniency to tenants claiming financial hardship. They might grant adjournments, recommend mediation, or even push for payment plans. Be prepared for this. While you have a right to possession for non-payment, the court's priority is often to keep tenants housed, especially if they are actively seeking rental assistance. Have your documentation ready to show consistent non-payment.
Q3
Can I turn off utilities if a tenant isn't paying rent?
Absolutely not. This is an illegal "self-help" eviction and carries severe penalties in New Jersey. Landlords can face fines and even criminal charges for attempting to illegally evict a tenant by shutting off utilities, changing locks, or removing belongings. You must follow the legal eviction process through the courts.
Q4
How much notice do I need to give for a rent increase in Audubon Park?
New Jersey law generally requires landlords to provide at least 30 days' written notice for a rent increase. While Audubon Park doesn't have local rent control, Camden County and the state have protections. Be aware of New Jersey rent control rules, which can impact rent increases in some areas, though not typically in small boroughs like Audubon Park.
Q5
What if my tenant damages the property?
Property damage beyond normal wear and tear can be a just cause for eviction under the Anti-Eviction Act. You would typically need to provide a notice to cease the damaging behavior, followed by a notice to quit if the behavior continues or if the damage is severe enough to warrant immediate termination. Document all damage with photos and dates, and consider calling an attorney for guidance on the specific notice required.
A 7.4/10 places Audubon Park in the 72nd percentile of New Jersey 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.
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