Is an eviction the same as a Judgement?

An eviction is when an occupant is required to move from a property. If the only reason your landlord sued you is because you owe rent, you can usually stop the eviction by paying your landlord everything you owe. A judgment is the court’s final order that tells you and your landlord the decision in your case.

Can a landlord file for an eviction on a possession judgment?

If a tenant does not pay the amount owed on a possession judgment within the allotted time, then the landlord can file an order of eviction to have the tenant forcibly removed by a court officer. A landlord will always seek a possession judgment when filing a claim against a tenant…

How to get a stay on an eviction judgment?

Call the Landlord and Tenant Clerk’s Office at 202-879-4879, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., to find out if you are on the eviction list. If you are, go to court im- mediately and ask for a stay. A stay puts the judgment on hold temporarily until the judge can decide whether to remove the judgment from your case.

How long can a judge freeze an eviction order?

A judge has the power to freeze the eviction order and give you permission to stay in your apartment for up to 6 months. If you or someone living with you is disabled or 60 years of age or older, and you are being evicted for a reason that is not your fault (no fault eviction) the court can grant you a stay for up to 12 months.

What happens if I missed my eviction trial?

Removing a Default Judgment If you missed your eviction trial and a court entered a default judgment against you, this means your landlord wins the case and can evict you approximately 2 weeks from the trial date.

If a tenant does not pay the amount owed on a possession judgment within the allotted time, then the landlord can file an order of eviction to have the tenant forcibly removed by a court officer. A landlord will always seek a possession judgment when filing a claim against a tenant…

What happens after a judge orders an eviction?

The three-day period is the legal amount of time a landlord must wait to start the process of removing you after the judge orders an eviction. When the court officer gets the warrant for removal from the court clerk, the court officer then serves a copy of the warrant on the tenant.

How to avoid a default judgment in an eviction case?

If you do not do this, you will not get a court date and the court will issue a default judgment for possession. After you file your answer, a hearing date will be set. Go to the hearing to avoid a default judgment. If a default judgment is entered against you, you can ask the judge to set aside the judgment and schedule a new hearing.

Can a judge stop an eviction on Nonpayment of rent?

The Supreme Court has ruled that judges can stop an eviction based on nonpayment of rent when the tenant is able to pay all of the rent due (including court costs). Such action is necessary in order to prevent tenants from becoming homeless. A court can set aside a judgment “in the interest of justice.”