How long does a court give you to move out after losing a eviction case?

In Washington, and in Seattle, the court will likely issue an order for a writ at the hearing. Your landlord's attorney will take it to the Sheriff's office, who will post it on your door the next day. The writ then has to sit for three judicial days with no action taken until the expiration of that time period. After the three days are up, the sheriff can execute the writ with no further notice. However, the sheriff's office does NOT work at midnight or at 6am.

If this hearing will be in Seattle, be sure to get there early enough to speak with the Housing Justice group, see if they can offer you a defense or a negotiation. One of the elements often negotiated is a "no physical eviction before DATE" order requiring the sheriff to wait. The advantage is it gives you a date certain to work towards.

Housing Justice can be accessed on line throught http://www.kcba.org

Hope this helps you - Elizabeth Powell