The District of Columbia Application To Stay Execution of Writ of Restitution is a legal action that allows a tenant in the District of Columbia to delay the eviction process. The tenant can use this application to ask the court to stay (delay) the execution of a writ of restitution, which is a court order that commands the tenant to leave the premises. The application must be filed within five days after the writ of restitution is issued, and must include a detailed explanation of why the tenant needs the stay, such as a financial hardship or medical issue. If granted, the stay will last for up to 90 days, unless otherwise ordered by the court. There are two types of District of Columbia Application To Stay Execution of Writ of Restitution: one for residential tenants and one for commercial tenants.