Glossary
Writ of Possession
The order that authorizes law enforcement to restore possession of the property after a successful detainer action.
Winning a detainer case does not itself put a landlord back in possession. If the occupant does not leave, the landlord applies for a writ of possession, and the sheriff executes it.
There is a waiting period between the judgment and the issue of the writ, which exists to allow an appeal. Landlords who act before the writ issues expose themselves to liability, which is the most common and most expensive error in this area.
For occupants, the period between judgment and execution is the practical window to appeal, negotiate a move-out date, or arrange alternative housing.
General information about Tennessee law, not legal advice. How this applies depends on the facts of your matter.
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