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Eviction Timeline Cost Calculator

The eviction process is a series of legally-mandated delays — notice period, summary process, judgment, set-out, and finally re-lease. This calculator stacks the days for each phase and converts to lost rent + legal cost to show the true total cost of an eviction.

Reviewed byJulian Germanfor EveryCalcMethodology

Monthly rent

Notice period (days)

Summary process (days)

Set-out after judgment (days)

Post-eviction turn (days)

Eviction legal cost

Sheriff set-out cost

Total eviction timeline cost

$12,350

Total days to re-rent

105

Total months of lost rent

3.5

Lost rent during process

$8,400

Legal + sheriff costs

$3,500

How the math works

Eviction timelines vary wildly by state. Tenant-friendly jurisdictions (CA, NY, NJ, MD): 90-180 days from first missed payment to re-leased unit. Landlord-friendly (TX, FL, GA, AZ): 45-75 days. Each day = one day of lost rent the tenant usually cannot pay.

The 2020-2022 pandemic eviction moratoriums pushed timelines 6-18 months in some jurisdictions. Most are back to normal but NYC and CA still have extended processes.

Editorial noteReviewed by Julian German - Updated July 2026

EveryCalc calculators are designed for fast, practical estimates with transparent inputs and no required account. We use plain formulas, visible assumptions, and related tools so visitors can check the result from more than one angle.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Eviction Timeline Cost Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for eviction timeline cost. The eviction process is a series of legally-mandated delays — notice period, summary process, judgment, set-out, and finally re-lease. This calculator stacks the days for each phase and converts to lost rent + legal cost to show the true total cost of an eviction. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.

Example workflow

For example, start with a realistic value you already know, change one input at a time, and watch how the answer moves. That makes it easier to tell whether the result is being driven by the main amount, the rate, the time period, or a unit conversion.

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How to interpret the eviction timeline cost result

Best use

Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.

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This page belongs to the Finance calculator library, so the answer should be read in the context of the decision you are modeling rather than as a universal rule.

Before relying on this eviction timeline cost estimate

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Separate cash flow from total cost

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How to Use

Enter monthly rent.
Enter days for each phase: notice, summary process, set-out, and turn.
Enter legal and sheriff set-out costs.
Read total days, lost rent, and total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fastest vs slowest states?

Fastest: GA (30-45 days total), TX (45-60), FL (45-75). Slowest: NY/NJ (90-180), CA (90-120), MD (90-120). DC can stretch to 150+ days. Always check local rules.

Can it be shortened?

Cash for keys is often faster — pay the tenant $500-$2,000 to vacate voluntarily. Avoids court process, speeds re-rental. Nearly always cheaper than full eviction timeline.

Does self-help eviction work?

No. Changing locks, cutting utilities, removing tenant belongings are illegal everywhere. Self-help eviction opens landlord to civil damages often 3-10x the rent owed. Always go through the court process.

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