Five steps:
1. Read the paper today: a landlord's notice is not a court order, and court papers have a short deadline
2. Respond and show up: about one in four metro Atlanta eviction cases ended in default judgment
3. Talk to your landlord early, in writing, with real numbers and dates
4. Gather your proof: lease, rent receipts, bank statements and payment app screenshots
5. Get help this week: legal aid, 211, and court mediation or eviction diversion programs

Also covered: your landlord generally cannot lock you out or shut off utilities without a court order, and how an eviction record can affect your next rental application.

General information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are different in every state. Talk to legal aid or an attorney about your situation.

In this episode:
- Three questions to ask before filing an eviction for nonpayment of rent
- The four things that make a payment plan enforceable
- Why inconsistent payment plans are a fair housing risk, and how a written policy fixes it
- Payment agreements after an eviction case is already filed
- How the EvictIQ tenant page lets a tenant message the property manager, make a payment or set up a payment arrangement
- When to stop being patient

Set up your process at evictiq.com or call 1-877-919-2910.

General information, not legal advice. Payment agreement and fair housing rules vary by state.

In this episode:
1. The eviction notice: wrong amount, wrong form, wrong delivery or wrong waiting period
2. The names: who is filing and who is being sued
3. Accepting a partial rent payment in the middle of a case
4. Service of process you can't prove
5. Showing up to the eviction hearing without the lease, ledger, notice and proof of delivery

Plus the one cause underneath all five: a step that had no owner.

On the EvictIQ platform, the tenant is served within 72 hours of filing, on average. See where your eviction process has gaps at evictiq.com or call 1-877-919-2910.

General information, not legal advice. Notice, payment and court rules vary by state and county.

In this episode:
- DeKalb County, Georgia: tenants say they paid a prior owner and were then told they owed thousands (WSB-TV)
- Glendale, Arizona: residents dispute balances shown in a new payment portal (FOX 10 Phoenix)
- East Point, Georgia: three arrests after about $65,000 in rent was allegedly diverted in a leasing office (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- A proposed Florida class settlement over eviction attorney fees charged before a court awarded them
- New Mexico and Michigan moves toward making landlords prove the number
- The three-question ledger check before any eviction notice: does it reconcile, is it only what the law allows, and who signed off

Want a second set of eyes on your eviction process? Go to evictiq.com or call 1-877-919-2910.

General information, not legal advice. Stories described from news reports; tenant claims are allegations.

In this episode:
- The one rule in every new squatter law: it does not apply to anyone who is or was a tenant
- 28 states now have anti-squatting laws (National Apartment Association), in three designs: affidavit, citation, and fast court track
- How Kansas, Georgia and South Carolina handle squatter removal
- Real cases from Wyoming, San Francisco and Queens, New York, and why the outcomes were so different
- New October 1, 2026 laws in Florida (rental application fraud) and Maryland (counterfeit leases)
- What landlords should document on vacant units, and why self-help lockouts backfire

Not sure which one you have? Go to evictiq.com or call 1-877-919-2910.

General information, not legal advice. Squatter and eviction laws vary by state.

In this episode:
- National eviction filings: about 1.23 million in 2025 across the places the Eviction Lab tracks (Stateline, April 2026)
- Metro Atlanta: 142,047 filings in twelve months, about 16% from just 100 buildings (Axios Atlanta, October 8, 2026)
- Why an eviction filing is not an eviction: roughly 65% of metro Atlanta filings are dismissed after the tenant pays
- Indianapolis, Charleston and Austin, where eviction filings rose while rents fell
- Three things every landlord should do: know your dismissal rate, expect "top filer" lists, and file clean

See how your own eviction filings break down at evictiq.com or call 1-877-919-2910.

General information, not legal advice. Eviction laws vary by state and county.

In this episode:
- What a writ of possession is, and why you still can't touch the door
- Why changing locks or shutting off utilities yourself is the most expensive mistake in the business
- Who executes the writ: sheriff, marshal or constable, and what to do about long waits
- Georgia's rule: after the writ has been with the sheriff or marshal for at least 14 days, certified off-duty peace officers may be used
- The three things that must show up on set-out day
- What happens to the tenant's belongings, and why it differs by state

Have a judgment in hand? See the next step at evictiq.com or call 1-877-919-2910.

General information, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and county.

EvictIQ founder and CEO Will Addo breaks down what changed for landlords and property managers in 2026 — new eviction notice rules, faster (and slower) court timelines, the real cost of delay, squatters, fair housing, and AI tenant screening — and what owners should do today if a tenant is behind on rent.

In this episode:

• Georgia's Safe at Home Act and the 3-business-day notice to pay or vacate
• Texas SB 38 eviction reforms for cases filed on or after Jan. 1, 2026
• Virginia's move from a 5-day to a 14-day nonpayment notice (July 1, 2026)
• Why delay is the most expensive part of an eviction
• Service of process, set-outs and certified off-duty officers
• Squatter laws, source-of-income rules and AI tenant screening
• Three things to do today if a tenant is two months behind

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

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EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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.

In this episode:

• The three-layer eviction operating model
• What to centralize vs. distribute locally
• Compliance architecture across jurisdictions
• Evaluating eviction partners and vendors
• KPIs for multi-state eviction programs

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

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EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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 tenant screening improves accuracy
• Fair Housing Act and FCRA compliance risks
• Adverse action notices and documentation
• Red flags in screening vendors
• A seven-step responsible screening workflow

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

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EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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 the eviction case
• The hearing and judgment
• Writ of possession, set-out, and common mistakes

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

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EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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 protection covers (including housing vouchers)
• Trap 1: income multiples
• Trap 2: move-in timelines
• Trap 3: credit cutoffs
• Trap 4: the leasing phone call — and six compliance habits

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

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EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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 and why delay is the most expensive line item
• Turnover, repairs and vacancy
• Uncollected back rent and when eviction is worth it

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

Subscribe to The EvictIQ Podcast and share this episode with an owner or property manager who needs it.

EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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.

In this episode:

• The three-vendor trap in multi-state evictions
• Must-have features in eviction management software
• Jurisdiction-aware notices, deadlines and court rules
• Buyer's checklist for property management teams
• A phased rollout plan for growing portfolios

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

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EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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.

In this episode:

• Typical eviction clean-out costs by property size
• What drives clean-out pricing up
• The four-step process: legal clearance to final manifest
• Handling a tenant's belongings legally
• Five questions to ask before hiring a clean-out company

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

Subscribe to The EvictIQ Podcast and share this episode with an owner or property manager who needs it.

EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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.

In this episode:

• When it's a police matter vs. a court matter
• Squatter's rights and adverse possession basics
• New state anti-squatting laws (Georgia, Florida and others)
• Why self-help evictions backfire
• First steps when you discover an occupant

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

Subscribe to The EvictIQ Podcast and share this episode with an owner or property manager who needs it.

EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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 dismissed.

In this episode:

• Pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, and unconditional quit notices explained
• Required elements of a valid eviction notice
• The four common service methods and when each is allowed
• Documenting proof of service
• Seven eviction notice mistakes that get cases thrown out

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

Subscribe to The EvictIQ Podcast and share this episode with an owner or property manager who needs it.

EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.

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.

In this episode:

• Who books mid-term rentals: travel nurses, corporate relocations, insurance placements
• Mid-term vs. short-term (Airbnb) vs. long-term lease economics
• How to convert a long-term unit into a furnished mid-term rental
• Lease terms, screening, and local rules that still apply
• Why mid-term stays reduce — but don't eliminate — eviction risk

READY TO TAKE ACTION?

• Free Eviction Action Plan: answer a few questions and get state-specific notices, deadlines and next steps in about 5 minutes — evictiq.com/eviction-action-plan
• Talk to a real eviction team: call toll-free 1-877-919-2910
• Property managers & multifamily operators: contact EvictIQ to manage every eviction in one platform

Subscribe to The EvictIQ Podcast and share this episode with an owner or property manager who needs it.

EvictIQ is a nationwide, AI-powered eviction management platform, backed by a team with 100,000+ evictions completed since 2004. evictiq.com

For general information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; consult a licensed attorney.