How long can I stay in my house after a final judgment is filed?

Unless the defendant has entered into an agreement with the lender stating otherwise, the defendant usually does not have to vacate the property until some time after the Sheriff's sale. The Sheriff must advertise the sale of the property for a minimum of four weeks before holding the sale. Once the Sheriff's sale is completed, the Plaintiff must seek a Writ of Possession from the court, which instructs the Sheriff to remove any occupants from the property. The defendant will be notified by the Sheriff of the date on which they must leave the property.