A writ of possession is issued to evict an occupant from the property. Not only must the landlord establish a right to possession in himself, but he must also show that the tenant is in wrongful possession.The Writ of Possession gives the tenant at least 7 days to vacate the property. 2. If the tenant has an Eviction Judgment ordering them to vacate and they do not leave, you must file a Writ of Possession with the clerk of court. This is a holdover eviction proceeding based upon RespondentTenant Sharon Watson's alleged violation of a substantial obligation of her tenancy. Eviction proceedings are only used to restore property to the rightful owner when someone else is in wrongful possession. If the tenant refuses or fails to give up possession, the landlord can file a Dispossessory Affidavit. Jacob's property (jewelry) was unlawful, he requests this Court to order the State to return all of his seized property. Adverse possession allows a trespasser to gain the legal title and ownership rights to another's land. The landlord must demand that you give up possession and leave.