Eviction filings are rarely a win for landlords, according to a new research brief by The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) titled, “Beyond Eviction: Landlords as Essential Partners in Housing Stability.”
Despite common perceptions, eviction proceedings seldom result in landlords recovering back rent and often lead to prolonged income loss, the study’s authors said. A single eviction cost landlords, on average, $2,500 to $8,000, they said.
“Even with a court judgment in their favor, landlords struggle to collect the rent they are owed — particularly from tenants with limited financial resources,” the authors said. “Research suggests that fewer than 10 percent of landlords successfully collect all owed back rent after a judgment in their favor.”
For tenants, the eviction process causes them to fall further behind on their rent, face possible homelessness and struggle to find housing and work because of an eviction on their record, the authors said. More than one in three renter households experiences a housing related civil legal issue each year, they said.
The LSC brief is part of a congressionally directed study to investigate the unmet legal needs surrounding eviction in the United States. “Beyond Eviction: Landlords as Essential Partners in Housing Stability” is one of several briefs produced as part of the study. A final report will serve as the culmination of the study.
Click here to see the Eviction Laws Database to learn more about eviction laws in your state. The interactive map was developed by LSC in partnership with the Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple University. It examines how eviction laws and procedures differ across states and territories—and what those differences mean for tenants, landlords and communities.
Key takeaways of the brief include:
Most eviction filings involve rent-burdened households—people paying over 30% of their income toward housing. More than one-quarter of all rental units in the U.S. are owned by small, “mom-and-pop” landlords who often rely on timely rent to cover expenses. These factors together create a fragile balance. Despite common perceptions, eviction proceedings rarely result in landlords recovering all rent owed. In fact, filing for eviction is likely to lead to prolonged income loss, greater administrative burdens and additional costs for future tenants. By working together, landlords and legal aid providers can reduce financial losses, improve stability for all parties and minimize the costs and disruptions of eviction. When a case does end up in eviction court, legal representation for tenants benefits both parties, as well as the court system. Legal counsel helps to streamline the process, leading to quicker resolutions where all parties understand their obligations. The brief also highlights partnership strategies that are helping landlords and civil legal aid collaborate to create less contentious paths to stable revenue and build healthier communities. The efforts include providing pre-filing notices, rental assistance programs and eviction diversion and prevention programs.“By encouraging communication and building trust, legal aid can help both parties find sustainable solutions that avoid costly and disruptive eviction court action,” the authors said.
In North Carolina, 48% of renters are considered cost-burdened because they spend more than 30% of income on housing needs, according to the NC Housing Coalition’s 2025 County Profiles of state housing needs. Meanwhile, 19% of homeowners are cost-burdened. Across the state, 194,526 families faced an eviction filing last year and 11,394 families faced foreclosure, according to the report.
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