The EvictIQ Podcast

National or regional operator? Standardize evictions across every market. Talk to EvictIQ about a multi-state eviction program →

How do national property management firms run consistent eviction operations across 10+ states? We lay out a three-layer operating model, what to centralize versus distribute, and how to evaluate eviction partners and vendors at portfolio scale.

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• The three-layer eviction operating model
• Wh...

Screen smarter — and when a tenancy still goes wrong, move fast. Get your free eviction action plan →

AI tenant screening promises faster, more accurate decisions — but it also brings Fair Housing Act and FCRA risk. We cover the real benefits of AI screening for landlords, the compliance traps, the red flags to watch for, and a seven-step workflow for using AI tenant screening responsibly.

In this episode:

• Where AI ten...

Ready to start an eviction the right way — the first time? Get your free eviction action plan in 5 minutes →

A clear, step-by-step walkthrough of the eviction process for landlords and property managers: legal grounds, the eviction notice, filing, the court hearing, judgment, and the writ of possession — plus best practices and the mistakes to avoid.

In this episode:

• Legal grounds for eviction
• Serving the notice
• Filing t...

Want your leasing and eviction process to stay compliant? Get a free eviction action plan built for your state →

Source-of-income discrimination is one of the fastest-growing fair housing claims against landlords. Learn what source-of-income (SOI) protection means for housing vouchers and Section 8, the four policy traps that create liability, and six compliance habits for leasing teams.

In this episode:

• What source-of-income prot...

Every week of delay costs you rent. Start your free eviction action plan today →

How much does an eviction really cost a landlord in 2026? We break the cost of an eviction into seven categories — filing fees, legal costs, lost rent, turnover, vacancy, uncollected back rent, and your time — and explain when an eviction is actually worth it.

In this episode:

• Filing fees and court costs
• Attorney and legal costs
• Lost rent an...

Running evictions across multiple states or vendors? See how EvictIQ manages every case in one platform — talk to our team →

Managing evictions across multiple states usually means juggling three or more vendors. This buyer's guide to eviction software for property managers explains the 'three-vendor trap', what jurisdiction-aware eviction management software should do, and a rollout plan for growing portfolios.

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Facing a set-out or clean-out? Get it done legally and on schedule. Get your free eviction action plan →

What does an eviction clean-out cost, and how do you do it without creating liability? Landlords and property managers get typical clean-out pricing, what drives costs up, the four-step process from legal clearance to final manifest, and five questions to ask before you hire a clean-out crew.

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• Typical eviction c...

Someone living in your property who shouldn't be there? Get a free action plan and know your next legal step today →

Is the person in your property a squatter, a trespasser, or a tenant? The answer decides whether you call the police or file an eviction. We cover adverse possession, the new state anti-squatting laws, and exactly what property owners should do the moment they find someone living in their property.

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Not sure which eviction notice your state requires — or how to serve it? Get a free, state-specific eviction action plan in 5 minutes →

Serving an eviction notice the right way is where most eviction cases are won or lost. This step-by-step guide for landlords and property managers covers choosing the right notice, what it must include, how it can be delivered, proof of service, and the mistakes that get eviction cases dismiss...

Own rentals? Protect your income before a tenant problem starts. Get your free eviction action plan →

Mid-term rentals (furnished stays of 30 days to 6 months) are one of the fastest-growing rental strategies for landlords and real estate investors in 2026. We break down who rents them, what the numbers look like, how to pivot a unit, and why mid-term rentals can lower your eviction exposure without making you eviction-proof.

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