In court-decided eviction outcomes for La Fargeville, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 49.1% 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
377d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in La Fargeville, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 377 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$21.0–36.4k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in La Fargeville, NY costs landlords $20,978 to $36,373 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$750
34% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in La Fargeville, NY is $750 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 34% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
43.6%
of households
43.6% of occupied housing units in La Fargeville, 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
40.4%
9.5% unemp.
40.4% of La Fargeville, NY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 9.5%. 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 +23.6% (2024)
4.6
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.6
State political climate
New York legislature & governorship
7.3
Economic stress
40.4% poverty · 9.5% unemp.
9.1
Supply constraint
$750 average · 43.6% renters
5.4
Rent Control risk
33.5% of income on rent
8.7
Eviction process difficulty
377 days filing → judgment
7.2
Tenant organizing strength
43.6% renters
9.6
Housing court bias
County bench composition
9.1
Geographic context
Risk heat across La Fargeville and the region
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How La Fargeville compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Jefferson County
High
#5of 37 cities
#5 of 37 cities in Jefferson County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
Elevated
#448of 1,285 cities
#448 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
8.2
/ 10 · HIGH
The verdict
A High-tier market.
Composite 8.2/10. 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
377d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $750/mo. A contested eviction takes 377 days and costs $20,978–$36,373 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
43.6%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 512 residents, 43.6% rent. 34% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 40.4% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.6
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.6 and 4.6 (GOP margin +23.6% (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 7.2, housing court bias 9.1, rent-control risk 8.7. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +2.2 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
9.1
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 9.1. Supply constraint: 5.4. The numbers behind those: 40.4% poverty, 9.5% unemployment, 34% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
La Fargeville sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
La Fargeville · 377d · ~$28.7k all-in ($76/day) · score 8.2National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in La Fargeville, New York, presents a high-friction environment where attorney involvement on every filing is the norm. The Eviction Risk Score is 8.2/10 (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.
La Fargeville is a city of 512 residents where 43.6% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 33.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $750/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 La Fargeville eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 7.2/10, 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 La Fargeville closes 377 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 La Fargeville's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 9.1/10 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 La Fargeville runs $20,978 to $36,373 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 377 days of typical timeline and $750/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 9.6/10 in La Fargeville, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (8.7/10). 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 La Fargeville: 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 $36,373 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in La Fargeville
Trap · 8.7/10
The 7.1/10 score weighs nine sub-factors including political climate, court bias, supply constraint, and tenant organizing strength. La Fargeville's rent-control-risk sub-score is 8.7/10, driven by demographic and political pressure for tenant relief.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant for any reason in La Fargeville?
No, not effectively. While New York doesn't have a statewide "just-cause" requirement for all lease terminations, practically, you need a valid reason like non-payment, lease violations, or the end of a fixed-term lease that isn't renewed. Trying to evict without cause will likely lead to significant delays and challenges in court, especially given the strong tenant protections and court bias.
Q2
How much can I charge for a security deposit in La Fargeville?
You can charge a maximum of one month's rent for a security deposit. For a average rent of $750/month, this means your cap is $750. Anything above this is illegal and could lead to penalties.
Q3
What if my tenant has a Section 8 voucher? Can I refuse to rent to them?
No. New York has statewide source-of-income protection. This means you cannot refuse to rent to a tenant solely because they receive a Section 8 voucher or other lawful public assistance. You must evaluate them based on the same non-discriminatory criteria you use for all applicants, such as credit history, rental history, and income-to-rent ratio.
Q4
How long does it really take to evict someone for non-payment here?
Our data shows a typical eviction timeline of 377 days in La Fargeville. This is nearly a year. This lengthy process is due to notice periods, court backlogs, tenant legal aid, and the court's tendency to grant adjournments. Be prepared for a long haul.
Q5
Should I try to handle an eviction myself to save money?
Absolutely not. Given the complexity of New York's landlord-tenant laws, the high court bias, and the potential for severe penalties for procedural errors, attempting a self-service eviction in La Fargeville is a recipe for disaster. You will almost certainly make a mistake that prolongs the process, costs you more in the long run, and could even lead to legal action against you. Hire an attorney specializing in landlord-tenant law in Jefferson County.
Q6
What's the best way to prevent an eviction in La Fargeville?
The best prevention is thorough tenant screening that goes beyond credit scores, a clear and compliant lease, and proactive communication. If issues arise, address them immediately. Consider offering "cash for keys" as a last resort before starting the formal eviction process, as it can be significantly cheaper and faster than a full eviction.
A 8.2/10 places La Fargeville in the 68th 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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