In court-decided eviction outcomes for Corinne, UT, tenants prevail in roughly 17.5% 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
24d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Corinne, UT until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 24 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.8–2.5k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Corinne, UT costs landlords $829 to $2,479 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,092
21% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Corinne, UT is $1,092 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 21% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
18.4%
of households
18.4% of occupied housing units in Corinne, UT 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
16.8%
2.6% unemp.
16.8% of Corinne, UT residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 2.6%. 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 +60.8% (2024)
4.5
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.5
State political climate
Utah legislature & governorship
1.9
Economic stress
16.8% poverty · 2.6% unemp.
5.9
Supply constraint
$1,092 average · 18.4% renters
4.6
Rent Control risk
20.8% of income on rent
6.4
Eviction process difficulty
24 days filing → judgment
1.8
Tenant organizing strength
18.4% renters
3.2
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Corinne and the region
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How Corinne compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Box Elder County
Elevated
#4of 8 cities
#4 of 8 cities in Box Elder County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Utah
Moderate
#174of 333 cities
#174 of 333 cities in Utah for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.3 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
24d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,092/mo. A contested eviction takes 24 days and costs $829–$2,479 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
18.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 783 residents, 18.4% rent. 21% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 16.8% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.5
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.5 and 4.5 (GOP margin +60.8% (2024)). State climate at 1.9, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.9
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.9/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 1.8, housing court bias 6.8, rent-control risk 6.4. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.2 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.9
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.9. Supply constraint: 4.6. The numbers behind those: 16.8% poverty, 2.6% unemployment, 21% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Corinne sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Corinne · 24d · ~$1.7k all-in ($69/day) · score 2National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Corinne, Utah, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2/10 (VERY LOW 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.
Corinne is a city of 783 residents where 18.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 20.8% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,092/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 Corinne eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.8/10, 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 Corinne closes 24 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 Corinne's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.8/10 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 Corinne runs $829 to $2,479 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 24 days of typical timeline and $1,092/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.2/10 in Corinne, and the city carries meaningful rent control exposure (6.4/10). 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 Utah, 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 Corinne: 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 VERY LOW 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 Utah's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,479 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Corinne
Trap · 6.4/10
The 4.5/10 score weighs nine sub-factors including political climate, court bias, supply constraint, and tenant organizing strength. Corinne's rent-control-risk sub-score is 6.4/10, driven by demographic and political pressure for tenant relief.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Corinne for minor lease violations?
Yes, if the lease violation is material. Utah law generally allows landlords to evict for breaches of the lease agreement. The type of notice required will depend on the specific violation. Always consult your lease and an attorney to ensure you're using the correct notice and procedure.
Q2
How quickly can I get a tenant out if they stop paying rent?
The typical timeline in Corinne is around 24 days from the initial 3-day pay-or-quit notice to actual lockout. This can vary based on court scheduling, tenant actions, and whether the case is contested.
Q3
Is there rent control in Corinne, UT?
No, there is no rent control in Corinne or anywhere else in Utah. Utah has a statewide prohibition against rent control, as detailed in our Utah rent control rules. This means you can generally raise rents to market rates with proper notice.
Q4
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Corinne?
While you can technically represent yourself, it's highly recommended to consult with or hire an attorney, especially if it's your first eviction or if the tenant is contesting the action. Legal procedures can be complex, and errors can cause significant delays and added costs.
Q5
What if the tenant leaves personal belongings behind after an eviction?
Utah law has specific procedures for handling abandoned property. You generally need to store the property and provide notice to the tenant, giving them a chance to reclaim it, before you can dispose of or sell it. Follow these rules carefully to avoid liability.
A 2/10 places Corinne in the 49th percentile of Utah 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 climbed steadily 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 Corinne (2/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
