This is a real example of an Ontario Writ of Possession, with personal details redacted. The writ is a court document directed to the local Court Enforcement Office (sheriff), authorizing it to remove occupants and deliver vacant possession of the property to the lender. It is one of the final steps in a power of sale or foreclosure, and enforcement dates are set by the sheriff’s office.
To understand how a writ is issued and enforced, see What is a Writ of Possession?
A Writ of Possession is directed to the sheriff, not to the homeowner — receiving a copy means enforcement is being scheduled. Sheriff availability varies by county, and in the Greater Toronto Area, enforcement dates are often several weeks out, which is time a homeowner can use. Paying the arrears, completing a refinance, or negotiating a consent arrangement with the lender before the enforcement date can still resolve the situation and stop the eviction. Keep a copy of any writ you receive, note the court file number, and contact the local Court Enforcement Office to confirm whether an enforcement date has been scheduled.
