How long after losing an eviction court date does a tenant have to leave the property?

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How long after losing an eviction court date does a tenant have to leave the property?

Asked on November 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The tenant has to leave after court officers (constables) serve the warrant or writ of eviction on him/her (typically by posting it on the apartment or house); the warrant or writ will indicate how long the tenant has to leave at that point.

As to how long it takes the constables to serve the warrant/writ--there's no way to say. It depends first, on when the landlord completes his paperwork and requesting the warrant; and second, how busy the court officers in your county are. For example, in Essex County, New Jersey, a warrant should be served 3 days after request--but usually takes more like 3 weeks because of the backlog.


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