The Kick'em Out Quick Podcast

You served the notice. The deadline passed. The lease is over. But the tenant is still inside. Now what? In this episode of the Kick’em Out Quick® Podcast, we break down what landlords must do when a tenant refuses to leave after an eviction notice expires — and, more importantly, what they should never do. Acting out of frustration can turn a strong eviction case into a costly wrongful eviction l...

What if the fastest way to remove a non-paying tenant… is to pay them to leave? It sounds crazy—but in today’s eviction landscape, it can actually be the smartest financial move a landlord can make. In this episode of the Kick’em Out Quick® Podcast, we break down the high-stakes reality of dealing with tenants who refuse to leave—and why acting on impulse can cost you thousands. From illegal “self...

Letting someone crash on your couch for a few days can quickly turn into a legal nightmare—and getting them out isn’t as simple as telling them to leave. In this episode, we break down the surprising legal reality behind unauthorized roommates and how a “guest” can quietly gain tenant rights. From receiving mail to splitting utilities, small everyday actions can trigger legal protections that make...

What do you do when the lease is over… but your tenant refuses to leave? In this episode of The Kick’em Out Quick Podcast, we break down the exact legal playbook for removing a holdover tenant — without making costly mistakes that can backfire in court. From the dangerous “self-help eviction” traps that can destroy your case, to the overlooked details that reset your eviction timeline (yes, even a...

Letting someone “stay for a little while” can quickly turn into a legal nightmare. Whether it’s an adult child, an ex, or a roommate who refuses to leave… you can’t just change the locks and call it a day. In this episode, we break down the surprising legal realities of evicting a family member or roommate—and how to do it the RIGHT way. You’ll learn: • How someone becomes a legal tenant without a...

You won your eviction case. The judge ruled in your favor. The tenant is supposed to leave. You finally breathe a sigh of relief. Then you learn something unexpected… The tenant filed an appeal. In this episode of the Kick’em Out Quick® Podcast, eviction attorney Duncan Strickland explains what happens when tenants appeal eviction judgments — and how those appeals can temporarily delay a landlord’...

Why do eviction cases get dismissed in court — even when the tenant clearly hasn’t paid rent? In this episode of the Kick’em Out Quick® Podcast, eviction attorney Duncan Strickland breaks down the 10 most common tenant defenses used in eviction court and explains how landlords can prevent them before filing an eviction lawsuit. Drawing on over 20 years of courtroom experience and insights from the...

Before a landlord can evict a tenant, one document determines everything: the Notice to Vacate. Get it right, and the eviction process can move forward. Get it wrong, and a judge can dismiss your case instantly — forcing you to start over and lose weeks or even months of rental income. In Episode 2 of the Kick’em Out Quick® Podcast, we break down the first and most critical step in the eviction pr...

Evicting a bad tenant sounds simple — until a small paperwork mistake costs you months of rent and thousands of dollars. In this first episode of The Kick’em Out Quick© Podcast, we break down the 10 most common eviction mistakes landlords make and explain how seemingly minor procedural errors can derail your entire case. You’ll learn why many eviction cases aren’t lost because tenants didn’t owe r...