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
24.3%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Bermuda Run, NC, tenants prevail in roughly 24.3% 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
47d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Bermuda Run, NC until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 47 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.6–4.8k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Bermuda Run, NC costs landlords $1,550 to $4,767 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,142
26% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Bermuda Run, NC is $1,142 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 26% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
16.9%
of households
16.9% of occupied housing units in Bermuda Run, NC 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
2.5%
5.9% unemp.
2.5% of Bermuda Run, NC residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 5.9%. 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 +46.5% (2024)
3.5
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.5
State political climate
North Carolina legislature & governorship
2.3
Economic stress
2.5% poverty · 5.9% unemp.
1.6
Supply constraint
$1,142 average · 16.9% renters
5.5
Rent Control risk
26.1% of income on rent
4.3
Eviction process difficulty
47 days filing → judgment
1.9
Tenant organizing strength
16.9% renters
4.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
3.3
Geographic context
Risk heat across Bermuda Run and the region
Click any city to see its score
How Bermuda Run compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Davie County
High
#2of 5 cities
#2 of 5 cities in Davie County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in North Carolina
Low
#479of 774 cities
#479 of 774 cities in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.1
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.1/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.5 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
47d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,142/mo. A contested eviction takes 47 days and costs $1,550–$4,767 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
16.9%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 3,211 residents, 16.9% rent. 26% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 2.5% 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 +46.5% (2024)). State climate at 2.3, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.3
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.3/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.9, housing court bias 3.3, rent-control risk 4.3. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.1 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
1.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 1.6. Supply constraint: 5.5. The numbers behind those: 2.5% poverty, 5.9% unemployment, 26% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Bermuda Run sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Bermuda Run · 47d · ~$3.2k all-in ($67/day) · score 4.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Bermuda Run, North Carolina, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.1/10 (MODERATE 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 Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Bermuda Run is a city of 3,211 residents where 16.9% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 26.1% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,142/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 Bermuda Run eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.9/10, 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 Bermuda Run closes 47 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 Bermuda Run's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 3.3/10 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 Bermuda Run runs $1,550 to $4,767 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 47 days of typical timeline and $1,142/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 4/10 in Bermuda Run, and the city has limited rent control exposure (4.3/10). 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 North Carolina, 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 Bermuda Run: 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 MODERATE 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 North Carolina's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $4,767 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Bermuda Run
Trap · 2.5%
Local poverty rate is 2.5%, and the rent-burden distribution skews the eviction-filings curve toward moderate volume in Davie County. Rent-control-risk sub-score: 4.3/10. Tenant organizing is most active in the rental concentration corridors.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant for any reason in Bermuda Run?
No, you can't evict for "any reason." You must have a legal cause, such as non-payment of rent, lease violations, or the end of a lease term (with proper notice). While North Carolina doesn't have statewide "just cause" eviction, you still need to follow specific legal procedures and notice periods.
Q2
How much notice do I need to give a tenant to move out if their lease is ending?
For a month-to-month lease, you typically need to give a 7-day no-cause termination notice in North Carolina. If it's a longer-term lease, you'd generally wait for the lease to expire and then not renew it, or give notice as specified in your lease agreement. Always check your lease terms and N.C.G.S. § 42.
Q3
What if my tenant pays part of the rent after I've issued a 10-day notice?
This is tricky. Accepting partial payment can sometimes invalidate your eviction notice, as it might be seen as reinstating the tenancy. If you accept a partial payment, ensure you have a written agreement with the tenant that explicitly states the payment does not waive your right to continue with the eviction process for the remaining balance. Better yet, consult your attorney before accepting anything less than the full amount due.
Q4
Can I charge late fees in Bermuda Run?
Yes, North Carolina law allows landlords to charge late fees. The specific amount and structure of late fees must be clearly outlined in your lease agreement. There are limits to how much you can charge, typically either $15 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, but not more than once per month.
Q5
Do I need an attorney for an eviction in Davie County?
You are not legally required to have an attorney for a Summary Ejectment action in North Carolina, especially if you're representing yourself. However, given the potential for procedural errors and the financial stakes involved (lost rent, damages), many landlords find it beneficial to hire an attorney, particularly if the tenant contests the eviction or you're unfamiliar with court procedures.
Q6
What if my tenant leaves belongings after an eviction?
In North Carolina, you must store the tenant's property for at least 7 days after the execution of a writ of possession. You must give written notice to the tenant, usually by certified mail, about where their property is stored and when they can retrieve it. If they don't claim it within the specified period, you can dispose of it. Keep detailed records of everything.
A 4.1/10 places Bermuda Run in the 38th percentile of North Carolina 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 Bermuda Run (4.1/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
