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
47.6%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Blodgett Mills, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 47.6% 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
434d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Blodgett Mills, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 434 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$21.9–34.1k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Blodgett Mills, NY costs landlords $21,931 to $34,066 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$986
31% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Blodgett Mills, NY is $986 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 31% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
15.1%
of households
15.1% of occupied housing units in Blodgett Mills, NY 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
10.9%
12.4% unemp.
10.9% of Blodgett Mills, NY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 12.4%. 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 +6.4% (2024)
5.4
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.4
State political climate
New York legislature & governorship
7.3
Economic stress
10.9% poverty · 12.4% unemp.
7.4
Supply constraint
$986 average · 15.1% renters
4.0
Rent Control risk
31.5% of income on rent
5.7
Eviction process difficulty
434 days filing → judgment
6.9
Tenant organizing strength
15.1% renters
4.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
3.9
Geographic context
Risk heat across Blodgett Mills and the region
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How Blodgett Mills compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Cortland County
Very High
#1of 8 cities
#1 of 8 cities in Cortland County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
High
#207of 1,285 cities
#207 of 1,285 cities in New York for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
8.4
/ 10 · HIGH
The verdict
A High-tier market.
Composite 8.4/10. High statutory friction with active tenant counsel, so assume defenses on every filing. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+5.2 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
434d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $986/mo. A contested eviction takes 434 days and costs $21,931–$34,066 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
15.1%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 212 residents, 15.1% rent. 31% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 10.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5.4
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5.4 and 5.4 (GOP margin +6.4% (2024)). State climate at 7.3, a tenant-leaning legislature.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
7.3
State politics
The process
Long calendar, heavy friction.
State political climate 7.3/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 6.9, housing court bias 3.9, rent-control risk 5.7. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +1.9 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
7.4
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 7.4. Supply constraint: 4. The numbers behind those: 10.9% poverty, 12.4% unemployment, 31% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Blodgett Mills sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Blodgett Mills · 434d · ~$28.0k all-in ($65/day) · score 8.4National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Blodgett Mills, New York, presents a high-friction environment where attorney involvement on every filing is the norm. The Eviction Risk Score is 8.4/10 (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.
Blodgett Mills is a city of 212 residents where 15.1% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 31.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $986/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 Blodgett Mills 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 Blodgett Mills closes 434 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 Blodgett Mills's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 3.9/10 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 Blodgett Mills runs $21,931 to $34,066 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 434 days of typical timeline and $986/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 4/10 in Blodgett Mills, and the city has limited rent control exposure (5.7/10). 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 York, 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 Blodgett Mills: 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 York's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $34,066 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Blodgett Mills
Trap · NEW YORK
For state-level context, see the New York overview link in the guides section below. The score combines political climate, rent-to-income ratio, court bias, and tenant organizing strength under HSTPA 2019 + Good Cause 2024.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the best way to handle a tenant who's consistently late but always pays?
First, review your lease for late fees and enforce them consistently. If the lease allows, consider a lease addendum or renewal that shifts the due date or offers a small discount for on-time payment. If it persists, a frank conversation about expectations and the importance of on-time rent can help. Document all late payments and communications.
Q2
Can I refuse to renew a lease in Blodgett Mills without a reason?
Yes, New York does not have a statewide "just-cause" eviction requirement for non-renewal of an expiring lease. However, you must provide proper notice, typically 30 days, depending on the length of the tenancy. Ensure your reason isn't discriminatory or retaliatory, as those are illegal.
Q3
How strict are the security deposit return rules in New York?
Very strict. You have 14 days to return the deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions. If you fail to do so, you could be liable for double the amount of the deposit. Take photos of the unit before and after a tenant moves in and out to document condition.
Q4
Is "cash for keys" legal in Blodgett Mills?
Yes, "cash for keys" is a legal and often recommended strategy in New York. It's a voluntary agreement where you pay a tenant to vacate the property by a certain date. Get everything in writing, including the amount, move-out date, and agreement that the tenant will leave the property in good condition. This can save immense time and money compared to a formal eviction.
Q5
Do I need an attorney for every eviction in Blodgett Mills?
While not legally required for every step, for an eviction in New York, especially in Blodgett Mills with its elevated risk score and lengthy process, an attorney is highly advisable. The legal landscape is complex, and mistakes can lead to significant delays and costs. An attorney ensures proper notice, court filings, and representation, maximizing your chances of a successful and efficient (by NY standards) outcome.
A 8.4/10 places Blodgett Mills in the 84th percentile of New York 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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