Lessons learned from the eviction that didn't happen

[Vern M.]

so, this was my first eviction in dc. 

I get to the house with a copy of the keys and new locksets. The eviction crew met me at the house at 9am, as scheduled. While there, I saw the tenants moving bags and boxes out. Great, this should be easy. The Marshals arrive at 10am. Late but no biggie. I sign the writ and answer a few questions. "Are there dogs or pets?" No. "Are there guns or illegal activities in the house?" (Probably) no. "Is there a car in the parking spot?" .........huh?

"Okay. You have 10 minutes to get a tow truck here else the eviction is cancelled"

What?

"We can't can't even enter the premises until the tow is here. 8 minutes left"

Why?

"That designated parking spot is part of the premises, and it needs to be clear. 6 minutes left"

Look, a squirrel! 

"If you attempt to move the vehicle youselves, then we leave. And that is a rat, not a squirrel. 2 minutes left "

But that's not even their car?!

"I'm sorry sir, but it doesn't have to be. It just needs not to be there. Even if you had a tow truck on site, I would've been able to get in. Have a good day"

Note* since there were 2 moving vans with 25 'eviction specialists' early in the morning, EVERYBODY on both sides of the street were there getting a free lesson on how to postpone an eviction. So going forward, I will have a tow truck on site for all evictions.

Btw. Tenants went right back in the house with all of their stuff.

It's only Monday