In court-decided eviction outcomes for Granville, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 57.3% 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
408d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Granville, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 408 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$22.8–38.4k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Granville, NY costs landlords $22,821 to $38,432 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$796
41% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Granville, NY is $796 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 41% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
50.7%
of households
50.7% of occupied housing units in Granville, 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
26.2%
6.4% unemp.
26.2% of Granville, 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
26.2% poverty · 6.4% unemp.
8.2
Supply constraint
$796 average · 50.7% renters
5.6
Rent Control risk
41.1% of income on rent
9.2
Eviction process difficulty
408 days filing → judgment
7.0
Tenant organizing strength
50.7% renters
8.9
Housing court bias
County bench composition
9.0
Geographic context
Risk heat across Granville and the region
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How Granville compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Washington County
High
#2of 10 cities
#2 of 10 cities in Washington County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
High
#320of 1,285 cities
#320 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
8.3
/ 10 · HIGH
The verdict
A High-tier market.
Composite 8.3/10. 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
408d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $796/mo. A contested eviction takes 408 days and costs $22,821–$38,432 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
50.7%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 2,310 residents, 50.7% rent. 41% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 26.2% 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 7, housing court bias 9, rent-control risk 9.2. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +2.0 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
8.2
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 8.2. Supply constraint: 5.6. The numbers behind those: 26.2% poverty, 6.4% unemployment, 41% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Granville sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Granville · 408d · ~$30.6k all-in ($75/day) · score 8.3National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Granville, New York, presents a high-friction environment where attorney involvement on every filing is the norm. The Eviction Risk Score is 8.3/10 (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.
Granville is a city of 2,310 residents where 50.7% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 41.1% of income on rent. At an average rent of $796/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 Granville eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 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 Granville closes 408 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 Granville's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 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 Granville runs $22,821 to $38,432 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 408 days of typical timeline and $796/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 8.9/10 in Granville, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.2/10). 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 Granville: 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 $38,432 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Granville
Trap · 9.2/10
Comparative benchmarking matters in markets like this. Granville's 7.1/10 is above the New York state average. Rent-control-risk sub-score: 9.2/10. See the nearby cities grid below for direct A-vs-B comparison.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I really be forced to wait over a year to evict someone in Granville?
Yes. The typical eviction timeline in Granville, NY, is 408 days. This is an average based on real data for similar areas in New York. While some cases might resolve faster, many take longer, especially if tenants leverage all available legal avenues for delay. Be prepared for this reality.
Q2
What if my tenant damages the property during the eviction process?
Unfortunately, property damage is a common risk during extended evictions. You can pursue damages through a separate civil lawsuit or deduct from the security deposit, but remember the 14-day return deadline. Often, the cost of pursuing these damages legally outweighs the recovery, especially if the tenant has no assets. Document all damage with photos and videos immediately upon regaining possession.
Q3
Is "cash for keys" a legal option in New York?
Yes, "cash for keys" is generally legal in New York. It's a voluntary agreement where you offer a tenant money to vacate the property by a specific date and leave it in good condition. It's a negotiation tactic to avoid the lengthy and expensive formal eviction process. Always put the agreement in writing and have both parties sign it.
Q4
Do I need an attorney for every eviction step in Granville?
While you are legally allowed to represent yourself in court, for an eviction in Granville, with its 7.1/10 risk score, high costs, and long timelines, hiring an attorney is strongly recommended from the moment you serve the 14-day notice. Mistakes in procedure can lead to dismissal and restarting the entire 408-day process, costing you significantly more in the long run. An attorney specializing in New York landlord-tenant law is your best defense.
Q5
Can I raise the rent to force a tenant out if I don't have "just cause"?
New York does not have a statewide "just cause" requirement for terminating tenancies, but rent increases can be tricky. Excessive or retaliatory rent increases can be challenged in court. If you plan to raise rent, ensure it's reasonable for the market and provide proper written notice as per your lease and state law. For more on rent regulations, see our New York rent control rules page, though rent control is less common in small towns like Granville.
A 8.3/10 places Granville in the 77th 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.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Granville (8.3/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
