Question: how long does it take to evict a tenant in dc?
Answer: Washington, D.C., Eviction Process Timeline Court Hearing and Ruling on the Eviction – 2-3 weeks, more if a follow-up hearing is held or a jury trial is requested. Issuance of Writ of Possession – 2 days after the judgment is issued in favor of the landlord. Return of Possession – 3-14 days after the writ is posted.