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Should I evict or offer cash-for-keys?

Cash-for-keys almost always beats eviction on cost and timeline.

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Direct answer

Cash-for-keys almost always beats eviction on cost and timeline.

Expanded explanation

$500–2,000 cash-for-keys avoids 30–90 days of court eviction, legal fees, and property damage risk. Document the deal in writing with possession surrender clause.

Examples

  • $1,500 cash + 7-day move-out vs $3,500 eviction + 60-day timeline.

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