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Article 20 · Legal Strategy & Loss Mitigation

Cash for Keys vs. Court Evictions — Resolving Resident Delinquency

The arithmetic that usually favors a structured buyout over a formal eviction.

  • The true cost of formal eviction: filing fees, attorney retainers, sheriff execution costs, and 60–120 days of lost revenue often total $2,000 to $4,000+.
  • The cash-for-keys solution: $500 to $1,500 in exchange for clean title transfer and vacant possession saves months of lost income and leaves the home intact for immediate resale.

Key Takeaway

Resolving delinquency quickly through structured buyouts minimizes legal friction and speeds up unit repositioning.

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