The Economic Cost of Eviction & Loss Mitigation

Sociological and real estate research demonstrates that formal eviction litigation is almost universally a net-negative financial event for private landlords.

Financial Friction Breakdown

• Formal court proceedings incur $2,500 to $5,000+ in combined legal expenses, sheriff fees, and 2–4 months of uncollected vacancy rent.
• Hostile evictions dramatically elevate the risk of retaliatory property destruction before turnover.
• Game theory supports 'Cash-for-Keys' settlements, which resolve defaults in days and preserve overall annual portfolio yields.