Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Enforceing a writ of possession
A court judgement and writ of possession was issued on 12/18/2003.Sheriff did not enforce,pending $75.00 fee. Defendants are on site. Is the writ still enforceable?
Asked on 7/06/06, 3:43 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Carl Starrett
Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II
Re: Enforceing a writ of possession
A writ of possession is only good for 6 months. You'll need to get a new one from the court.
Answered on 7/06/06, 3:49 pm
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: Enforceing a writ of possession
And make sure to pay the fee this time, both for reissuance of the writ and for the sheriff to evict the tenants.
Answered on 7/06/06, 6:21 pm