In court-decided eviction outcomes for Campbell, OH, tenants prevail in roughly 24.8% 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
43d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Campbell, OH until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 43 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.6-3.8k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Campbell, OH costs landlords $1,631 to $3,801 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$688
35% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Campbell, OH is $688 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 35% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
27.3%
of households
27.3% of occupied housing units in Campbell, OH 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
30.4%
12.1% unemp.
30.4% of Campbell, OH residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 12.1%. 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 +9.4% (2024)
5.4
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.4
State political climate
Ohio legislature & governorship
2.4
Economic stress
30.4% poverty · 12.1% unemp.
9.2
Supply constraint
$688 average · 27.3% renters
4.8
Rent Control risk
34.6% of income on rent
7.9
Eviction process difficulty
43 days filing → judgment
2.0
Tenant organizing strength
27.3% renters
6.8
Housing court bias
County bench composition
8.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across Campbell and the region
Click any city to see its score
How Campbell compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Mahoning County
High
#3of 18 cities
#3 of 18 cities in Mahoning County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Ohio
Very High
#47of 1,251 cities
#47 of 1,251 cities in Ohio for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
5.4
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 5.4/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+3.0 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
43d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $688/mo. A contested eviction takes 43 days and costs $1,631-$3,801 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
27.3%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 7,784 residents, 27.3% rent. 35% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 30.4% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5.4
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5.4 and 5.4 (GOP margin +9.4% (2024)). State climate at 2.4, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.4
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.4/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2, housing court bias 8.5, rent-control risk 7.9. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.0 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
9.2
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 9.2. Supply constraint: 4.8. The numbers behind those: 30.4% poverty, 12.1% unemployment, 35% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Campbell sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Campbell · 43d · ~$2.7k all-in ($63/day) · score 5.4National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0-4 4-7 7-10
Landlording in Campbell, Ohio, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 5.4/10 (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.
Campbell is a city of 7,784 residents where 27.3% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 34.6% of income on rent. At an average rent of $688/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 Campbell eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 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 Campbell closes 43 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 Campbell's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 8.5/10 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 Campbell runs $1,631 to $3,801 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 43 days of typical timeline and $688/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 6.8/10 in Campbell, and the city carries meaningful rent control exposure (7.9/10). 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 Ohio, 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 Campbell: 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 Ohio's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $3,801 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Campbell
Trap · 8.5/10
For landlords, the 6/10 score is most actionable when combined with Mahoning County's specific court behavior. Housing-court bias sub-score: 8.5/10. Use proactive screening and documented notices.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the most common mistake landlords make during an eviction in Campbell?
The biggest mistake is improper notice. Landlords often serve the wrong notice, miss a deadline, or fail to serve it correctly according to ORC § 5321. This will get your case dismissed and force you to restart, costing you time and money. Always double-check your notice periods and service methods.
Q2
Can I just change the locks if my tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. Changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing a tenant's belongings are illegal "self-help" evictions in Ohio. You must follow the judicial eviction process. Doing otherwise can lead to severe penalties, including fines and having to pay the tenant damages.
Q3
How long does it really take to get a tenant out once I file in court?
While the typical timeline is 43 days, that's an average. This assumes no major delays. If the tenant contests the eviction, requests continuances, or if the court calendar is backed up, it could easily take 60 days or more. Plan for the longer end, especially with the elevated housing court bias.
Q4
Do I need an attorney for an eviction in Campbell?
While you can represent yourself, it's highly recommended to use an attorney, especially in a city with a housing court bias of 8.5. An attorney understands the specific court procedures, local judge tendencies, and can ensure all notices and filings are correct, drastically improving your chances of a swift and successful eviction.
Q5
Is rent control a risk in Campbell?
Ohio does not have statewide rent control. However, our data indicates a rent-control-risk sub-score of 7.9 for Campbell. This suggests there might be local political sentiment or discussions around the issue, or a higher likelihood of future local initiatives compared to other areas. Stay informed about local politics and housing initiatives. For more context, see our Ohio rent control rules.
Q6
What if the tenant leaves a mess or damages the property?
You can deduct the cost of cleaning and repairs for damages beyond normal wear and tear from the security deposit. Remember, you have 30 days to provide an itemized list of deductions. If the damages exceed the deposit, you can pursue the tenant for the remaining amount in small claims court, though collecting can be challenging.
A 5.4/10 places Campbell in the 96th percentile of Ohio 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.
Neighborhoods in Campbell (1 with eviction-risk data)
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