Can I get a stay on an eviction order while I file an appeal?

Filing an appeal against an eviction order doesn't automatically stop or "stay" the order from taking effect — you would generally need to specifically apply for a stay of the eviction order alongside your appeal, and the appellate court has discretion to grant or refuse this based on the specific circumstances.

Courts weigh factors like the likely merits of your appeal, the hardship you'd face if forced to vacate before the appeal is decided, and the landlord's own interest in regaining possession, before deciding whether to grant a stay — sometimes a stay is granted on the condition that you continue paying rent or deposit a specified amount during the appeal period.

Given how time-sensitive this is — if you don't secure a stay, you may need to vacate despite having a pending appeal — it's important to file your stay application promptly alongside (or even before, if urgent) your main appeal, with the help of a lawyer who can present the strongest case for why a stay is warranted in your specific situation.