' + '

Estimated Total Cost

' + '

' + money(totalLow) + ' – ' + money(totalHigh) + '

' + '

Fixed verified costs: ' + money(fixedLow) + ' – ' + money(fixedHigh) + '

' + '

Estimated variable costs: ' + money(estimatedLow) + ' – ' + money(estimatedHigh) + '

' + '

'; // ---- Breakdown table ---- var attorneyRowHtml; if (showBothAttorneyOptions) { attorneyRowHtml = 'Attorney fees (if hired)' + money(attorneyLow) + ' – ' + money(attorneyHigh) + '' + 'Attorney fees (if self-representing)$0 (see risk note below)'; } else if (attorneyChoice === "yes") { attorneyRowHtml = 'Attorney fees' + money(attorneyLow) + ' – ' + money(attorneyHigh) + (contested ? ' (contested case rate)' : '') + ''; } else { attorneyRowHtml = 'Attorney fees$0 — self-representing (see risk note below)'; } var tableHtml = '

' + '

Fixed Costs — Verified

' + '' + '' + '' + '' + '' + '

Court filing fee (' + escapeHtml(state.name) + ')	' + money(filingFee) + '
Sheriff / constable execution fee	' + money(sheriffLow) + ' – ' + money(sheriffHigh) + '
Process server fee	' + money(serverLow) + ' – ' + money(serverHigh) + '
Subtotal fixed	' + money(fixedLow) + ' – ' + money(fixedHigh) + '

' + '

Estimated Costs — Variable

' + '' + attorneyRowHtml + '' + '' + '' + '

Lost rental income	' + (monthlyRent > 0 ? money(lostIncome) + ' (' + money(monthlyRent) + '/mo × ~' + Math.round(monthsEquivalent * 10) / 10 + ' months)' : 'Not calculated — no rental value entered') + '
Property damage allowance	$500 – $2,000 (highly variable, not included in total above)
Subtotal estimated	' + money(estimatedLow) + ' – ' + money(estimatedHigh) + '

' + '

'; // ---- Timeline ---- var notesHtml = timelineNotes.map(function (n) { return '

' + escapeHtml(n) + '

'; }).join(""); var timelineHtml = '

' + '

Estimated time to complete eviction in ' + escapeHtml(state.name) + ': ' + weeks + ' weeks

' + '

Phase 1

Notice period

3–14 days

' + '

Phase 2

Filing & hearing

2–4 weeks

' + '

Phase 3

Awaiting judgment

1–2 weeks

' + '

Phase 4

Sheriff execution

1–2 weeks

' + '

' + (notesHtml ? '

' + notesHtml + '' : '') + '

'; // ---- State-specific warning/success box ---- var stateBoxHtml = ""; if (state.tenantFriendly) { stateBoxHtml = '

' + '⚠' + '

' + escapeHtml(state.name) + ' is considered a tenant-friendly state. Eviction timelines are often longer than average and procedural errors can significantly delay the process. An attorney is strongly recommended.

' + '

'; } else if (state.streamlined) { stateBoxHtml = '

' + '✓' + '

' + escapeHtml(state.name) + ' has streamlined eviction laws for unauthorized occupants. With proper documentation, the process can move quickly.

' + '

'; } // ---- Money saving tips ---- var tips = []; if (!noticeServed) tips.push("Serve notice immediately — every day you wait extends your timeline and costs."); if (attorneyChoice === "no" || attorneyChoice === "unsure") tips.push("Use your county court's self-help resources — many offer free forms and guidance for landlords representing themselves."); if (duration === "lt30") tips.push("In some states, if the person has been there less than 30 days you may be able to use police for removal without court — check with local law enforcement first."); if (duration === "gt2yr") tips.push("Document everything meticulously: photos, witnesses, records of any payments — this will be critical in court."); var tipsHtml = tips.map(function (t) { return '

$' + t + '

'; }).join(""); // ---- What to do next ---- var steps = []; if (!noticeServed) steps.push("Serve a formal written Notice to Quit immediately."); steps.push("File an unlawful detainer action at your " + escapeHtml(state.name) + " district or county court."); steps.push("Attend the court hearing with all documentation of ownership and occupancy."); steps.push("If judgment is granted, schedule sheriff or constable removal."); steps.push("Consult the " + escapeHtml(state.name) + " bar association for attorney referrals if you need one."); var stepsHtml = steps.map(function (s, i) { return '

' + (i + 1) + '' + s + '

'; }).join(""); // ---- Disclaimer ---- var disclaimerHtml = '

' + '

Important

' + '

Court filing fees shown are based on publicly available data and may vary by county. Attorney fees are estimates based on national averages and vary significantly by location and case complexity. Lost income calculations are based on your stated rental value. This tool is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always verify current fees with your local courthouse before filing in ' + escapeHtml(state.name) + '.

' + '

'; results.innerHTML = '

' + resultCardHtml + '

Cost Breakdown

' + tableHtml + '

' + '

Timeline

' + timelineHtml + '

' + (stateBoxHtml ? '

' + stateBoxHtml + '

' : '') + (tipsHtml ? '

Money-Saving Tips

' + tipsHtml + '

' : '') + '

What To Do Next

' + stepsHtml + '

' + '

' + 'Read the full ' + escapeHtml(state.name) + ' squatters rights guide →' + '

' + '

' + '' + '' + '

' + disclaimerHtml + '

'; results.classList.remove("hidden"); if (printSummary) { printSummary.innerHTML = '

Eviction Cost Estimate — ' + escapeHtml(state.name) + '

' + '

Estimated total cost: ' + money(totalLow) + ' to ' + money(totalHigh) + '

' + '

Estimated timeline: ' + weeks + ' weeks

' + '

Fixed costs: ' + money(fixedLow) + ' to ' + money(fixedHigh) + '

' + '

Estimated variable costs: ' + money(estimatedLow) + ' to ' + money(estimatedHigh) + '

'; } var printBtn = document.getElementById("evict-print-btn"); if (printBtn) printBtn.addEventListener("click", function () { window.print(); }); var resetBtn = document.getElementById("evict-reset-btn"); if (resetBtn) resetBtn.addEventListener("click", function () { form.reset(); results.classList.add("hidden"); results.innerHTML = ""; form.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth", block: "start" }); }); results.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth", block: "start" }); } form.addEventListener("submit", function (e) { e.preventDefault(); calculate(); }); })();

Eviction Cost Estimator