IS THE SHERIFF ALLOWED TO GIVE THE 5 DAY LOCK OUT NOTICE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE TENANT THAT THE NOTICE PERTAINS TOO?

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IS THE SHERIFF ALLOWED TO GIVE THE 5 DAY LOCK OUT NOTICE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE TENANT THAT THE NOTICE PERTAINS TOO?

Anonymous Feb 27, 2012 2 views 2 answers

I DID NOT ATTEND MY UNLAWFUL DETAINER COURT DATE. I DO NOT KNOW THE RESULTS OF THE CASE BUT AM ASSUMING THAT THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WILL BE OUT TO DELIVER A 5 DAY LOCK OUT NOTICE. UP TO HOW MANY DAYS CAN IT TAKE FOR THEM TO COME AND WHO ARE THEY ALLOWED TO SERVE THE NOTICE TO?

Frank Chen · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:37:01+00:00

Yes. The sheriff's deputy will probably just post the Notice to Vacate on the front door. The number of days depends upon how quickly the plaintiff's attorney can get a writ of possession issued, and delivered to the sheriff's department for service.

Scott Rights · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:37:01+00:00

Probably 5 to 10 days. When the complaint was served if there was a Prejudgment Claim of Right of Possession also served on unknown occupants, then after the requisite time a default can be entered against all occupants.

IS THE SHERIFF ALLOWED TO GIVE THE 5 DAY LOCK OUT NOTICE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE TENANT THAT THE NOTICE PERTAINS TOO?

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