Eviction

Can you inform me of how I can get someone removed from my property after the Judge has ordered them to vacant the property. The Sheriff's department is so backed up and it's been over a month since I've paid them for the eviction, and three months since the order. (I didn't have the money when the order was first entered.)
Do I have any other recourse for removing them or the delinquent Sheriff's department?

Not an attorney but am a landlord. I didn't catch where you are from and can only quote experience in my area. In my area after you get a judgement of eviction, the judge usually gives a time limit for them to be out. If they pass that time limit the we have to file what they call a preceding supplemental at no charge at the recorders office. A new hearing is scheduled, the renter must have service [served a notice of hearing usually by sheriff] Then the hearing would be held in front of the same judge concerning compliance. Then if the renter is not in compliance the judge usually directs the sheriff or police department to force the renter to vacate the premises. This usually is where the police or sheriff enters the property and forces the renter to vacate in front of him. You then would have possession.

By past experience I might tell you that a lot of the renter abandon almost everything in the rental unit. If the time limit is up from the judges order then you should have legal possession after that time limit. It usually is up to you to clean out the mess. If this is the case be sure to photograph the abandon possessions, the condition of the apartment. Then put into storage for one year anything of large value. Now get a scoop shovel and empty the apartment throwing away all non high value trash. Then clean the apartment and re rent if you really want to continue. Commonly you will experience the same again when you evict the next renter.

Happy landlording

Wg