Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
42.4%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for South Londonderry, VT, tenants prevail in roughly 42.4% 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
83d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in South Londonderry, VT until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 83 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$4.0–9.1k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in South Londonderry, VT costs landlords $4,005 to $9,077 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,097
55% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in South Londonderry, VT is $1,097 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 55% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
65.5%
of households
65.5% of occupied housing units in South Londonderry, VT 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
9.2%
6.3% unemp.
9.2% of South Londonderry, VT residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 6.3%. 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
Dem margin +42.7% (2024)
7.6
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
7.6
State political climate
Vermont legislature & governorship
4.6
Economic stress
9.2% poverty · 6.3% unemp.
3.0
Supply constraint
$1,097 average · 65.5% renters
8.7
Rent Control risk
54.7% of income on rent
4.1
Eviction process difficulty
83 days filing → judgment
4.4
Tenant organizing strength
65.5% renters
8.7
Housing court bias
County bench composition
4.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across South Londonderry and the region
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How South Londonderry compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Windham County
Moderate
#13of 21 cities
#13 of 21 cities in Windham County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Vermont
Low
#131of 180 cities
#131 of 180 cities in Vermont for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.5
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.2 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
83d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,097/mo. A contested eviction takes 83 days and costs $4,005–$9,077 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
65.5%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 68 residents, 65.5% rent. 55% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 9.2% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
7.6
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 7.6 and 7.6 (Dem margin +42.7% (2024)). State climate at 4.6, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
4.6
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 4.6/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 4.4, housing court bias 4.5, rent-control risk 4.1. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-0.6 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
3
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 3. Supply constraint: 8.7. The numbers behind those: 9.2% poverty, 6.3% unemployment, 55% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
South Londonderry sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
South Londonderry · 83d · ~$6.5k all-in ($79/day) · score 4.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in South Londonderry, Vermont, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.5/10 (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.
South Londonderry is a city of 68 residents where 65.5% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 54.7% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,097/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 South Londonderry eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 4.4/10, 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 South Londonderry closes 83 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 South Londonderry's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 4.5/10 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 South Londonderry runs $4,005 to $9,077 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 83 days of typical timeline and $1,097/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 8.7/10 in South Londonderry, 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 Vermont, 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 South Londonderry: 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 Vermont's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $9,077 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in South Londonderry
Trap · 9 VSA 4467
At 5.3/10, use documented notices and proactive screening. State default under 9 VSA 4467.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant damages the property during the eviction?
Document all damages with photos and videos immediately after they vacate. You can deduct the cost of repairs from their security deposit, provided you send an itemized list within 14 days. If damages exceed the deposit, you can sue them in small claims court, though collecting a judgment from an evicted tenant can be difficult.
Q2
Can I turn off utilities if a tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. This is an illegal self-help eviction and can result in significant penalties and legal trouble for you. You must follow the legal eviction process through the courts. Do not change locks, remove belongings, or shut off utilities.
Q3
How long does it typically take to get a court date for an eviction in South Londonderry?
After you file, it usually takes a few weeks to a month to get your initial court hearing. The total timeline from notice to actual lockout averages 83 days, but this can vary depending on court schedules and if the tenant contests the eviction.
Q4
Can I evict a tenant for having a pet if my lease says "no pets"?
Yes, if your lease clearly states "no pets" and the tenant brings one in, this is a lease violation. You would issue a notice to cure or quit, giving them a chance to remove the pet or face eviction. Be aware of exceptions for service animals or emotional support animals, which are protected under fair housing laws.
Q5
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in South Londonderry?
While you can represent yourself, it's highly recommended to hire an attorney, especially in Vermont where the process can be complex and the financial stakes are high. An attorney ensures proper procedure, avoids costly mistakes, and can navigate any tenant defenses more effectively. Given the $4,005, $9,077 cost range, legal fees are a necessary part of the process.
A 4.5/10 places South Londonderry in the 37th percentile of Vermont 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 South Londonderry (4.5/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
