After the eviction trial decision

If the judge says your tenant must move out

The judge will sign a Judgment of Possession. It means you have the legal right to take back your home. The judge may also order your tenant to pay you money, like past due rent, damages, penalties, or court costs.

Fill out and file the forms

You must fill out and file more forms to carry out the eviction and collect money. 
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• Judgment – Unlawful Detainer (form UD-110)

  This form says what the judge decided at trial.

  • The judge must sign it

  • If it’s not already filed, file it with the court

  • Get a copy for your records

  • If your tenant didn’t come to the trial, make a copy for them

• Writ of Execution (form EJ-130)

  This lets the sheriff evict your tenant and collect money from them (like from their paycheck or bank).

  • Fill out Item 25 on page 2. This shows the court ordered the tenant to move out

  • File the Writ with the court clerk to get it issued (stamped)

  • Take the Writ to the sheriff’s office

  • 📞 Call the sheriff first to check their process and what they need from you

The sheriff gives your tenant 5 days to move

The sheriff will give your tenant a Notice to Vacate. This gives them 5 days to move out.

If they don’t move by the deadline, the sheriff will come back, remove them, and lock them out.

Your tenant may ask for more time or try to stop the eviction

Your tenant has options, even after the trial:

• Ask for more time to move out

  They can file a motion for a stay of execution. This asks the judge to give them extra time before they have to move.

• Ask for a new trial

  If they missed court or made a mistake, they can file a motion to set aside the judgment. This asks the judge for a “do over” because of a mistake or emergency.

• File an appeal

  If they think the judge made a legal mistake, they can appeal. This means a higher court will review the decision.

If your tenant didn’t come to trial

You must serve them with a copy of the Judgment. This tells them what the judge ordered.

If the judge says your tenant can stay

Your tenant gets to stay in the home and must follow the rental agreement. The judge may also:

• Order you to pay your tenant’s court costs (like filing or attorney fees)

• Order you to make repairs to the home

If you lost the case

There may be things you can do:

• If the judge said your paperwork was wrong, talk to a lawyer. You may be able to fix the mistake and refile your case.

• If you think the judge didn’t follow the law, you can file an appeal. Learn more about appeals in civil cases.