I Just won an eviction hearing, what's next?

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First time landlord here.  They failed to pay (1st month rent) and I filed a Summary Ejectment and won the case.  I won a monetary  case for $1669 (1 month plus pro-rate december plus court fees) and a case to seize the property.  Judge said we have until the 26th to either come to an agreement for them to stay, or they have to turn the keys over on the 26th.

My question is two parts:

1.  When and how do they owe the monetary amount awarded?  What do I do if they don't pay it?  Go back to court? Hire a collection agency?  Call the Sherrifs?  How long do I wait?

2.  Assuming I don't agree to let them stay by the 26th, what happens then?  What if they don't move out willingly?  Call the sherrifs? back to court?

Thanks everyone in advance.   The last time I asked a question before the hearing you all were extremely helpful.

? · Accepted Answer

1)  A You cant go back to court for the judgement you have it 
B Garnish their wages ; if they have nothing though you cant do anything 
C Sheriff wont do nothing about civil disputes  
D You can hire a collection agency its up to you ; If they have money aka wages you can garnish their wages if not then nothing you get nothing simply because they have nothing

2) After the 26th if they still reside ; you go back to your local court and file a writ - once received by the sheriff you then schedule and you get your posse together to evict those freeloading SOBs out

? · Answer

Every state is different and from experience I know that in this particular area the differences can be huge.  Google something like              landlord tenant rights (name of your state)
In Arizona, the Landlord Tenant Act sets the statutes for landlord / tenant rights and responsibilities and as far as I know, every state has something similar.  If you can find it on the internet, call the court and ask your questions and where you can get the publication.

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I Just won an eviction hearing, what's next?

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