In court-decided eviction outcomes for Perry, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 50.9% 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
419d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Perry, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 419 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$21.9–37.3k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Perry, NY costs landlords $21,890 to $37,296 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$759
29% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Perry, NY is $759 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 29% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
33.7%
of households
33.7% of occupied housing units in Perry, 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
9.7%
1.9% unemp.
9.7% of Perry, NY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 1.9%. 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 +48.2% (2024)
3.5
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.5
State political climate
New York legislature & governorship
7.3
Economic stress
9.7% poverty · 1.9% unemp.
4.5
Supply constraint
$759 average · 33.7% renters
5.0
Rent Control risk
28.5% of income on rent
4.1
Eviction process difficulty
419 days filing → judgment
7.4
Tenant organizing strength
33.7% renters
7.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
4.6
Geographic context
Risk heat across Perry and the region
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How Perry compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Wyoming County
Low
#9of 11 cities
#9 of 11 cities in Wyoming County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
Very Low
#1200of 1,285 cities
#1200 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
7.4
/ 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+4.6 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
419d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $759/mo. A contested eviction takes 419 days and costs $21,890–$37,296 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
33.7%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 3,871 residents, 33.7% rent. 29% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 9.7% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.5
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.5 and 3.5 (GOP margin +48.2% (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 7.4, housing court bias 4.6, rent-control risk 4.1. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +2.4 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.5
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.5. Supply constraint: 5. The numbers behind those: 9.7% poverty, 1.9% unemployment, 29% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Perry sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Perry · 419d · ~$29.6k all-in ($71/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 Perry, New York, 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.
Perry is a city of 3,871 residents where 33.7% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 28.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $759/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 Perry eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 7.4/10, 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 Perry closes 419 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 Perry's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 4.6/10 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 Perry runs $21,890 to $37,296 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 419 days of typical timeline and $759/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 7/10 in Perry, and the city has limited rent control exposure (4.1/10). 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 Perry: 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 $37,296 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Perry
Trap · 9.7%
Local poverty rate is 9.7%, and the rent-burden distribution skews the eviction-filings curve toward moderate volume in Wyoming County. Rent-control-risk sub-score: 4.1/10. Tenant organizing is most active in the rental concentration corridors.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a tenant out in Perry, NY?
The absolute fastest, assuming everything goes perfectly and the tenant moves out immediately after the 14-day notice, is about 2-3 weeks. But this is extremely rare. Once you go to court, the typical timeline is 419 days. Prepare for the long haul if it becomes a court case.
Q2
Can I raise the rent to force a tenant out in Perry?
New York State does not have statewide rent control, so generally, yes, you can raise the rent. However, you must provide proper notice (typically 30, 60, or 90 days depending on how long the tenant has lived there or if it's a month-to-month lease). Extremely large or retaliatory rent increases could be challenged in court. Always check the New York rent control rules for any updates, though Perry is unlikely to have local rent control due to its size.
Q3
What if my tenant damages the property? Can I use the security deposit for that?
Yes, you can use the security deposit for damages beyond normal wear and tear. You must provide an itemized list of deductions and return the remaining deposit (or the full deposit if there are no deductions) within 14 days of the tenant vacating. Keep clear documentation and photos of the damage.
Q4
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Perry?
While not legally required for landlords in Housing Court, it is highly recommended. The eviction process in New York is complex and heavily favors tenants. A small mistake in paperwork or procedure can lead to significant delays and costs. Given the typical cost range of $21,890, $37,296 and the 419-day timeline, a lawyer is often a wise investment to protect your assets.
Q5
What if a tenant claims they can't pay due to financial hardship?
New York has strong tenant protections. While financial hardship doesn't automatically stop an eviction, judges often consider it and may grant adjournments or encourage payment plans. It's another reason why the process can be so long. Document any discussions or agreements, and again, consider cash-for-keys as a potential solution if you need them out quickly.
A 7.4/10 places Perry in the 10th 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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