Eviction Cost Calculator

Evictions are far more expensive than most owners realize. Calculate the true all-in cost and understand why quality tenant screening is your best investment.

Lost Income

Monthly Rent

Months of Unpaid Rent

While eviction plays out

Days of Vacancy After Eviction

Time to re-rent the unit

Legal Costs

Court Filing Fee

Process Server Fee

Attorney / Legal Fees

Court Appearances

Move-Out & Repairs

Lockout / Sheriff Fee

Abandoned Items / Storage

Cleaning Cost

Repairs

Repainting

Marketing / Re-listing

Your Time

Hours You'll Spend

Your Hourly Rate

Estimated Total Eviction Cost

$10,950

≈ 6.1 months of rent

Cost Breakdown

[Lost Income]Unpaid Rent (while in unit)

$3,600

[Lost Income]Vacancy Loss (re-renting period)

$1,800

[Legal]Court Filing Fee

$225

[Legal]Process Server Fee

$75

[Legal]Attorney Fees

$1,200

[Legal]Court Appearance(s)

$150

[Move-Out]Lockout / Sheriff Fee

$200

[Move-Out]Storage / Abandoned Items

$150

[Repairs]Cleaning

$450

[Repairs]Repairs

$800

[Repairs]Repainting

$600

[Re-Leasing]Marketing / Re-listing

$200

[Your Time]Your Time Cost

$1,500

TOTAL$10,950

Prevention is Always Cheaper

Professional tenant screening — credit checks, income verification, rental history, and background checks — typically costs $35–75 per application but can save you $10,950 or more per avoided eviction.

EquityTeam's professional management includes rigorous tenant screening, documented lease enforcement, and Ohio eviction process expertise — protecting your investment before a problem ever starts.

These estimates are averages for the Greater Cincinnati area. Actual costs vary by county, attorney, and property condition. Not legal advice.

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