Q: I received a writ of possession from court in mail today, entered 2/13.... how many days do I have to vacate property?
I am currently in a lawsuit with a car accident and should have letters of protection to stop any proceedings but judgement was made against me anyway..is there anything I can do or do I need to vacate immediately
A: In Alabama, after receiving a writ of possession, tenants typically have 7 days to vacate the property. This period begins when the writ is issued by the court. The involvement in a car accident lawsuit and having letters of protection may not directly affect the eviction process unless those protections specifically include measures to halt such proceedings, which is uncommon. If a judgment has been made against you and the writ of possession issued, you would generally need to vacate within the specified period unless you can obtain a stay of execution from the court.
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