To get a stay, you must file an "Application for Stay of Execution of Writ of Restitution. This fact sheet talks about evictions, what to do if you get an eviction notice, common defenses, and what happens if you lose in court.Fill Out the Eviction Action Complaint (HOU102). A Motion to Stay a Writ of Possession is a document that a resident files with the court which has the result of "staying" or "stopping" an eviction action. The Writ of Assistance may be issued within a few hours to a few days while the moveout period can take a few days to a few weeks. If the guest is not evicted in the 75 days, then you will have to file a new (or "alias") writ. Remember, the U.S. Marshals must be present during the eviction. Learn how the Oklahoma eviction process works and what resources may be available for tenants facing eviction. You can file anything you like, but the bottom line is that you are responsible for paying your rent on time, not some assistance program. Learn how the Minnesota eviction process works and what resources may be available for tenants facing eviction.