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
54.2%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Stittville, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 54.2% 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
415d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Stittville, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 415 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$20.8–35.2k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Stittville, NY costs landlords $20,843 to $35,167 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$954
30% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Stittville, NY is $954 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 30% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
28.2%
of households
28.2% of occupied housing units in Stittville, 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
14.2%
6.4% unemp.
14.2% of Stittville, NY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.4%. 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 +21.2% (2024)
4.8
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.8
State political climate
New York legislature & governorship
7.3
Economic stress
14.2% poverty · 6.4% unemp.
3.8
Supply constraint
$954 average · 28.2% renters
3.2
Rent Control risk
29.6% of income on rent
5.3
Eviction process difficulty
415 days filing → judgment
6.7
Tenant organizing strength
28.2% renters
3.2
Housing court bias
County bench composition
4.7
Geographic context
Risk heat across Stittville and the region
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How Stittville compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Oneida County
Low
#24of 35 cities
#24 of 35 cities in Oneida County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
Very Low
#1147of 1,285 cities
#1147 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
7.5
/ 10 · HIGH
The verdict
A High-tier market.
Composite 7.5/10. High statutory friction with active tenant counsel, so assume defenses on every filing. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+4.6 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
415d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $954/mo. A contested eviction takes 415 days and costs $20,843–$35,167 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
28.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 155 residents, 28.2% rent. 30% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 14.2% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.8
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.8 and 4.8 (GOP margin +21.2% (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 6.7, housing court bias 4.7, rent-control risk 5.3. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +1.7 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
3.8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 3.8. Supply constraint: 3.2. The numbers behind those: 14.2% poverty, 6.4% unemployment, 30% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Stittville sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Stittville · 415d · ~$28.0k all-in ($67/day) · score 7.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Stittville, New York, presents a high-friction environment where attorney involvement on every filing is the norm. The Eviction Risk Score is 7.5/10 (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.
Stittville is a city of 155 residents where 28.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 29.6% of income on rent. At an average rent of $954/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 Stittville eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 6.7/10, 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 Stittville closes 415 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 Stittville's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 4.7/10 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 Stittville runs $20,843 to $35,167 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 415 days of typical timeline and $954/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.2/10 in Stittville, and the city has limited rent control exposure (5.3/10). 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 Stittville: 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 $35,167 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Stittville
Trap · HSTPA 2019 + GOOD CAUSE 2024
At 5.1/10, use documented notices and proactive screening. State default under HSTPA 2019 + Good Cause 2024.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Stittville for a lease violation other than non-payment?
Yes, you can. For other lease violations (e.g., unauthorized pets, property damage, illegal activity), you would typically issue a "cure or quit" notice, giving the tenant a specific period (often 7 or 10 days, depending on the lease and violation) to fix the issue. If they fail to cure, you can then proceed with filing for eviction. Serious or incurable violations may warrant a direct termination notice.
Q2
Do I need a lawyer for every eviction in Stittville?
While not legally required for every case, it is highly recommended in New York, especially given the state's complex laws and extended timelines. The cost of an attorney often pales in comparison to the lost rent and potential legal fees if you make a procedural error. For a moderate risk area like Stittville, an attorney is a wise investment.
Q3
What if my tenant refuses to leave after the court issues a warrant of eviction?
If a warrant of eviction is issued, the tenant still has a period (typically 72 hours, but can vary) to vacate. If they do not, you must then contact the local sheriff or marshal to schedule the physical lockout. You cannot remove the tenant or their belongings yourself. Only a law enforcement officer can legally enforce the warrant of eviction.
Q4
Are there rent control laws in Stittville?
Stittville does not currently have rent control. New York State has specific rules for rent control and rent stabilization, primarily affecting New York City and a few other designated areas. For now, landlords in Stittville are not subject to these regulations. However, it's always wise to stay updated on New York rent control rules as laws can change.
Q5
Can I accept partial rent payment from a tenant who is behind?
You can, but be cautious. Accepting a partial payment after serving a 14-day notice can sometimes "waive" your right to proceed with the eviction based on that notice, effectively restarting the process. If you accept partial payment, clearly communicate in writing that you are accepting it without waiving your right to pursue the full amount owed or to continue with the eviction process if the balance isn't paid by a specific date.
Q6
What if I want to sell my property? Can I evict a tenant for that reason?
New York does not have a statewide "just cause" eviction law that would prevent you from terminating a tenancy to sell a property. If you have a month-to-month tenant, you can issue a 30-day notice to terminate their tenancy. If there's a fixed-term lease, you generally must honor the lease until its expiration, unless there's a specific clause in the lease allowing earlier termination for sale, which is rare and might not be enforceable. Consult an attorney for specific advice.
A 7.5/10 places Stittville in the 15th 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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