A writ of possession is a legal document a court issues after a landlord is successful in an eviction lawsuit. It informs the tenant that they must leave the rental property by a specific time or otherwise face forcible removal by law officers. State and local laws can vary regarding writs of possession.
Can you stop a writ of possession in Florida?
A tenant or their attorney can appeal and file a motion to stay in the period of time after the writ is issued. This motion asks the judge to stay (stop) the writ of possession. When filing an appeal, it is best to provide extensive evidence, such as receipts for rent paid.
What happens after a writ of possession is issued in Florida?
To get a stay, you must file an Application for Stay of Execution of Writ of Restitution. Your Application for Stay must be filed with the Clerks Office in Room 110 before 2:00 p.m. on the day that you want to see the judge.
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(1) In an action for possession, after entry of judgment in favor of the landlord, the clerk shall issue a writ to the sheriff describing the premises and
If you lose, the landlord can ask the judge for a writ of possession, which is a 24 hour notice. This is the last step in the eviction, and is when you must
For a court to make that determination, it would have to conclude that the default from the first untimely deposit was waived, along with the anti-waiver.
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