NYC Housing Court Glossary
Warrant of Eviction
Plain EnglishThe court's permission for the marshal to remove you
Legal Definition
A court order authorizing the Marshal to remove you from the apartment. The landlord must obtain this after winning in court.
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Practical Tip
You can still fight this. File an Order to Show Cause immediately. A warrant is not the end.
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