A Pennsylvania Writ of Possession is a legal document issued by a court that orders a defendant to surrender physical possession of a property to a plaintiff. This writ is typically used in eviction proceedings when the defendant has refused to surrender the premises voluntarily. The Writ of Possession is issued by a judge or court clerk, following a successful eviction hearing in which the plaintiff has won the case. There are two types of Pennsylvania Writ of Possession: the Special Writ of Possession and the Writ of Possession of Real Property. The Special Writ of Possession is used in cases where the tenant has failed to pay rent or violated any of the other terms of the lease agreement. The Writ of Possession of Real Property is used in cases where the tenant has vacated the premises voluntarily, but has failed to turn over the keys or other property to the landlord. Both types of Writs of Possession require the sheriff to serve a copy of the writ to the tenant and also to post a notice of eviction on the premises.