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 nationwide eviction resource Kick’em Out Quick®, this episode reveals the legal and procedural mistakes that cause landlords to lose eviction cases every day.

You’ll learn:

• The most common eviction notice mistakes that get cases dismissed
• Why improper service of notice can instantly stop an eviction
• How accepting partial rent payments can reset the eviction process
• The role of rent ledgers, documentation, and evidence in eviction court
• How tenants use habitability claims and retaliation defenses
• The legal dangers of self-help evictions like changing locks or shutting off utilities
• How landlords can prepare to win eviction cases before they reach court

Eviction law is highly technical, and even a small procedural mistake can delay an eviction for weeks or months.

Whether you’re a landlord, property manager, or real estate investor, this episode explains how eviction defenses work and how to protect your property, your income, and your case in court.

Learn more eviction resources and guides at KickEmOutQuick.com.

This episode includes AI-generated content.